How to pronounce nonchalance
Say it like nahn-shuh-LAHNS. Nonchalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAHNS).
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- nahn
- shuh
- LAHNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonchalance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nonchalance
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-shuh-luns.
What does nonchalance mean?
- Indifference, unconcern; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.
Where does nonchalance come from?
Borrowed from French nonchalance.
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Words that rhyme with nonchalance
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Questions about saying nonchalance
How do you pronounce nonchalance?
Say nahn-shuh-LAHNS. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnʃəˈlɑns/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnʃələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonchalance?
Nonchalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAHNS). Broken into parts: nahn · shuh · LAHNS.
Is nonchalance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈnɒnʃələns/ (NON-shuh-luns).