How to pronounce nonbank
Say it like non-BANGK. Nonbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK).
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- non
- BANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbank 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.
- BANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbank
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-BANGK.
What does nonbank mean?
- Not a bank“Many mortgages originate with nonbank lenders.”
- An institution, especially a financial institution, which is not a bank
Where does nonbank come from?
From non- + bank.
Words that rhyme with nonbank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonbank.
Questions about saying nonbank
How do you pronounce nonbank?
Say non-BANGK. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈbæŋk/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbank?
Nonbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK). Broken into parts: non · BANGK.
Is nonbank 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 /ˌnɒnˈbæŋk/ (non-BANGK).