How to pronounce noncolor
Say it like non-KUHL-er. Noncolor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- non
- KUHL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncolor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of noncolor
- 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-KUHL-uh.
What does noncolor mean?
- That which is not a color.
Where does noncolor come from?
From non- + color.
Words that rhyme with noncolor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noncolor.
Questions about saying noncolor
How do you pronounce noncolor?
Say non-KUHL-er. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈkʌlɚ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈkʌlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncolor?
Noncolor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: non · KUHL · er.
Is noncolor 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 /nɒnˈkʌlə/ (non-KUHL-uh).