How to pronounce nonbelievers
Say it like non-buh-LEE-verz. Nonbelievers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- non
- buh
- LEE
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbelievers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbelievers
- 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-vuz.
What does nonbelievers mean?
- plural of nonbeliever How to pronounce nonbeliever
Questions about saying nonbelievers
How do you pronounce nonbelievers?
Say non-buh-LEE-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnbəˈlivɚz/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnbəˈliːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbelievers?
Nonbelievers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: non · buh · LEE · verz.
Is nonbelievers 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 /ˌnɒnbəˈliːvəz/ (non-buh-LEE-vuz).