How to pronounce nonbeliever
Say it like non-buh-LEE-ver. Nonbeliever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- non
- buh
- LEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbeliever 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbeliever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-buh-LEE-vuh.
What does nonbeliever mean?
- A person who does not believe, especially regarding religion.
Where does nonbeliever come from?
From non- + believer.
Words that rhyme with nonbeliever
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Questions about saying nonbeliever
How do you pronounce nonbeliever?
Say non-buh-LEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnbəˈlivɚ/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnbəˈliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbeliever?
Nonbeliever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: non · buh · LEE · ver.
Is nonbeliever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnɒnbəˈliːvə/ (non-buh-LEE-vuh).