How to pronounce nonactuarial
Say it like nah-nak-chuh-WER-ee-ul. Nonactuarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WER).
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- nah
- nak
- chuh
- WER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonactuarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonactuarial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ak-tyoo-AIR-ree-ul.
What does nonactuarial mean?
- Not actuarial.
Where does nonactuarial come from?
From non- + actuarial.
Words that rhyme with nonactuarial
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Questions about saying nonactuarial
How do you pronounce nonactuarial?
Say nah-nak-chuh-WER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnæktʃəˈwɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnæktjuˈɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonactuarial?
Nonactuarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WER). Broken into parts: nah · nak · chuh · WER · ee · ul.
Is nonactuarial 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 /ˌnɒnæktjuˈɛəriəl/ (non-ak-tyoo-AIR-ree-ul).