How to pronounce nonbuilding
Say it like non-BIL-ding. Nonbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- non
- BIL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbuilding 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.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbuilding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-BIL-ding.
What does nonbuilding mean?
- Not being or pertaining to a building.
- A structure that is not a building.
Where does nonbuilding come from?
From non- + building.
Words that rhyme with nonbuilding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonbuilding.
Questions about saying nonbuilding
How do you pronounce nonbuilding?
Say non-BIL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbuilding?
Nonbuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: non · BIL · ding.
Is nonbuilding 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 /ˌnɒnˈbɪldɪŋ/ (non-BIL-ding).