How to pronounce non
Say it like NON. Non is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Non pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of non
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON.
What does non mean?
- negation of a word or group of words“he does not speak French”“she is not going”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with non
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Words that sound like non
Questions about saying non
How do you pronounce non?
Say NON. The American pronunciation is /nɑn/. In British English it is /nɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in non?
Non is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NON.
Is non pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒn/ (NON).
What words sound the same as non?
Non sounds the same as naan in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.