How to pronounce noncombatant
Say it like nahn-kum-BAT-unt. Noncombatant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT).
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- nahn
- kum
- BAT
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncombatant 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noncombatant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-kum-BAT-unt.
What does noncombatant mean?
- Alternative form of non-combatant.
Where does noncombatant come from?
From non- + combatant.
Words that rhyme with noncombatant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noncombatant.
Questions about saying noncombatant
How do you pronounce noncombatant?
Say nahn-kum-BAT-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnkəmˈbætənt/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnkəmˈbætənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncombatant?
Noncombatant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT). Broken into parts: nahn · kum · BAT · unt.
Is noncombatant 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 /ˌnɒnkəmˈbætənt/ (non-kum-BAT-unt).