How to pronounce nonautomotive
Say it like non-aw-toh-MOH-tiv. Nonautomotive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH).
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- non
- aw
- toh
- MOH
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonautomotive 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.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonautomotive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-aw-toh-MOH-tiv.
What does nonautomotive mean?
- Not automotive; not relating to automobiles.
Where does nonautomotive come from?
From non- + automotive.
Words that rhyme with nonautomotive
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Questions about saying nonautomotive
How do you pronounce nonautomotive?
Say non-aw-toh-MOH-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˌnɔtoʊˈmoʊtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒˌnɔːtəʊˈməʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonautomotive?
Nonautomotive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH). Broken into parts: non · aw · toh · MOH · tiv.
Is nonautomotive 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 /ˌnɒˌnɔːtəʊˈməʊtɪv/ (non-aw-toh-MOH-tiv).