How to pronounce nonalcoholic
Say it like non-al-kuh-HOL-ik. Nonalcoholic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HOL).
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- non
- al
- kuh
- HOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonalcoholic 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.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonalcoholic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-al-kuh-HOL-ik.
What does nonalcoholic mean?
- Containing no more than trace amounts of alcohol.
- Not involving alcohol as its cause.
- One who is not an alcoholic.
- A nonalcoholic beverage.
Where does nonalcoholic come from?
From non- + alcoholic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with nonalcoholic
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Questions about saying nonalcoholic
How do you pronounce nonalcoholic?
Say non-al-kuh-HOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˌnælkəˈhɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnɒˌnælkəˈhɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonalcoholic?
Nonalcoholic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HOL). Broken into parts: non · al · kuh · HOL · ik.
Is nonalcoholic 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 /ˌnɒˌnælkəˈhɒlɪk/ (non-al-kuh-HOL-ik).