How to pronounce noncon
Say it like NON-kon. Noncon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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US American/ˈnɑnˌkɑn/NON-kon
UK British/ˈnɒnˌkɒn/NON-kon
- NON
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of noncon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-kon.
What does noncon mean?
adjective
- Of sexual relations, non-consensual.
- Involving consensual non-consent.
- Alternative form of non-con.
Where does noncon come from?
Clipping of nonconsent.
Questions about saying noncon
How do you pronounce noncon?
Say NON-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnˌkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncon?
Noncon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · kon.
Is noncon 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 /ˈnɒnˌkɒn/ (NON-kon).