How to pronounce nonclassical
Say it like nahn-KLAS-ih-kul. Nonclassical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAS).
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- nahn
- KLAS
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonclassical 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.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonclassical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-KLAS-ih-kul.
What does nonclassical mean?
- Not classical.
- Not governed by the rules of Newtonian mechanics, or by the classical theory of electromagnetism.
Where does nonclassical come from?
From non- + classical.
Words that rhyme with nonclassical
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Questions about saying nonclassical
How do you pronounce nonclassical?
Say nahn-KLAS-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈklæsɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈklæsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonclassical?
Nonclassical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAS). Broken into parts: nahn · KLAS · ih · kul.
Is nonclassical 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 /nɒnˈklæsɪkəl/ (non-KLAS-ih-kul).