How to pronounce nonacademic
Say it like nah-nak-uh-DEM-ik. Nonacademic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEM).
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- nah
- nak
- uh
- DEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonacademic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonacademic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-nak-uh-DEM-ik.
What does nonacademic mean?
- Not academic; not related to academia.
- One who is not an academic.
Where does nonacademic come from?
From non- + academic.
Words that rhyme with nonacademic
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Questions about saying nonacademic
How do you pronounce nonacademic?
Say nah-nak-uh-DEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /nɑˌnækəˈdɛmɪk/. In British English it is /nɒˌnækəˈdɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonacademic?
Nonacademic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEM). Broken into parts: nah · nak · uh · DEM · ik.
Is nonacademic 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 /nɒˌnækəˈdɛmɪk/ (no-nak-uh-DEM-ik).