How to pronounce noncommercial
Say it like non-kuh-MUR-shul. Noncommercial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR).
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- non
- kuh
- MUR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncommercial 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noncommercial
- 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-kuh-MUR-shul.
What does noncommercial mean?
- Not engaged in commerce.“a noncommercial organization”
- A noncommercial trader.
Where does noncommercial come from?
From non- + commercial.
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Words that rhyme with noncommercial
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Questions about saying noncommercial
How do you pronounce noncommercial?
Say non-kuh-MUR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnkəˈmɝʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnkəˈmɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncommercial?
Noncommercial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR). Broken into parts: non · kuh · MUR · shul.
Is noncommercial 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 /ˌnɒnkəˈmɜːʃəl/ (non-kuh-MUR-shul).