How to pronounce nonad
Say it like NOH-nad. Nonad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- nad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nonad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-nad.
What does nonad mean?
- Synonym of ennead (“collection or series of nine things”).
Where does nonad come from?
From nona- + -ad.
Words that rhyme with nonad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonad.
Questions about saying nonad
How do you pronounce nonad?
Say NOH-nad. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊnæd/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊnæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonad?
Nonad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · nad.
Is nonad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊnæd/ (NOH-nad).