How to pronounce nonbusiness
Say it like non-BIZ-nus. Nonbusiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ).
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- non
- BIZ
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonbusiness 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.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonbusiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-BIZ-nus.
What does nonbusiness mean?
- Not a business, or unrelated to business
- An organization that is not a business.
Where does nonbusiness come from?
From non- + business.
Questions about saying nonbusiness
How do you pronounce nonbusiness?
Say non-BIZ-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈbɪznəs/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈbɪznəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonbusiness?
Nonbusiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ). Broken into parts: non · BIZ · nus.
Is nonbusiness 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 /ˌnɒnˈbɪznəs/ (non-BIZ-nus).