How to pronounce noncommittal
Say it like nahn-kuh-MIT-ul. Noncommittal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- nahn
- kuh
- MIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncommittal 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noncommittal
- 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-kuh-MIT-ul.
What does noncommittal mean?
- Tending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's feelings or opinion.“The Major's face was noncommittal.”
- Failure to commit to a decision or course of action.
- A voter etc. who has not yet committed to a decision.
Where does noncommittal come from?
From non- + committal.
Words that rhyme with noncommittal
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Questions about saying noncommittal
How do you pronounce noncommittal?
Say nahn-kuh-MIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnkəˈmɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncommittal?
Noncommittal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: nahn · kuh · MIT · ul.
Is noncommittal 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 /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtəl/ (non-kuh-MIT-ul).