How to pronounce nonbiting
Say it like non-BY-ting. Nonbiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- non
- BY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbiting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-BY-ting.
What does nonbiting mean?
- That does not bite.
Where does nonbiting come from?
From non- + biting.
Words that rhyme with nonbiting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonbiting.
Questions about saying nonbiting
How do you pronounce nonbiting?
Say non-BY-ting. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈbaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈbaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbiting?
Nonbiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: non · BY · ting.
Is nonbiting 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 /nɒnˈbaɪtɪŋ/ (non-BY-ting).