How to pronounce nonbilabial
Say it like non-by-LAY-bee-ul. Nonbilabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- non
- by
- LAY
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbilabial 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.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbilabial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-by-LAY-bee-ul.
What does nonbilabial mean?
- Not bilabial.
Where does nonbilabial come from?
From non- + bilabial.
Questions about saying nonbilabial
How do you pronounce nonbilabial?
Say non-by-LAY-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnbaɪˈleɪbiəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnbaɪˈleɪbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbilabial?
Nonbilabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: non · by · LAY · bee · ul.
Is nonbilabial 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 /ˌnɒnbaɪˈleɪbiəl/ (non-by-LAY-bee-ul).