How to pronounce nonaggression
Say it like nah-nuh-GRESH-un. Nonaggression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRESH).
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- nah
- nuh
- GRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonaggression 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonaggression
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-uh-GRESH-un.
What does nonaggression mean?
- an absence of aggression
Where does nonaggression come from?
From non- + aggression.
Words that rhyme with nonaggression
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Questions about saying nonaggression
How do you pronounce nonaggression?
Say nah-nuh-GRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnəˈɡrɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonaggression?
Nonaggression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRESH). Broken into parts: nah · nuh · GRESH · un.
Is nonaggression 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 /ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən/ (non-uh-GRESH-un).