How to pronounce nonaccrual
Say it like non-uh-KROO-ul. Nonaccrual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROO).
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- non
- uh
- KROO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonaccrual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonaccrual
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-uh-KROO-ul.
What does nonaccrual mean?
- Not of or relating to accrual.
Where does nonaccrual come from?
From non- + accrual.
Words that rhyme with nonaccrual
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Questions about saying nonaccrual
How do you pronounce nonaccrual?
Say non-uh-KROO-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnəˈkruəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnəˈkruːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonaccrual?
Nonaccrual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROO). Broken into parts: non · uh · KROO · ul.
Is nonaccrual 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 /ˌnɒnəˈkruːəl/ (non-uh-KROO-ul).