How to pronounce nonage
Say it like NOH-nuj. Nonage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- nuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonage 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.
- nujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-nij.
What does nonage mean?
- The state of being under legal age; minority, the fact of being a minor.
Where does nonage come from?
From Anglo-Norman nounage, corresponding to non- + age.
Questions about saying nonage
How do you pronounce nonage?
Say NOH-nuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊnədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊnɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonage?
Nonage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · nuj.
Is nonage 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 /ˈnəʊnɪdʒ/ (NOH-nij).