How to pronounce noncommunist
Say it like non-KOM-yoo-nist. Noncommunist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- non
- KOM
- yoo
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncommunist 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noncommunist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-KOM-yoo-nist.
What does noncommunist mean?
- One who is not a communist.
Where does noncommunist come from?
From non- + communist.
Questions about saying noncommunist
How do you pronounce noncommunist?
Say non-KOM-yoo-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈkɑmjunɪst/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈkɒmjuːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncommunist?
Noncommunist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: non · KOM · yoo · nist.
Is noncommunist 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 /ˌnɒnˈkɒmjuːnɪst/ (non-KOM-yoo-nist).