How to pronounce nonbanking
Say it like nahn-BANG-king. Nonbanking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANG).
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- nahn
- BANG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbanking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbanking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-BANG-king.
What does nonbanking mean?
- Outside of banking.“The nonbanking activities of banks are strictly regulated.”
Where does nonbanking come from?
From non- + banking.
Words that rhyme with nonbanking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonbanking.
Questions about saying nonbanking
How do you pronounce nonbanking?
Say nahn-BANG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈbæŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈbæŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbanking?
Nonbanking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANG). Broken into parts: nahn · BANG · king.
Is nonbanking 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 /ˌnɒnˈbæŋkɪŋ/ (non-BANG-king).