How to pronounce nonburnable
Say it like nahn-BUR-nuh-bul. Nonburnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- nahn
- BUR
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonburnable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonburnable
- 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-BUR-nuh-bul.
What does nonburnable mean?
- That cannot be burnt; incombustible.
Where does nonburnable come from?
From non- + burnable.
Words that rhyme with nonburnable
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Questions about saying nonburnable
How do you pronounce nonburnable?
Say nahn-BUR-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈbɝnəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈbɜːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonburnable?
Nonburnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: nahn · BUR · nuh · bul.
Is nonburnable 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 /nɒnˈbɜːnəbəl/ (non-BUR-nuh-bul).