How to pronounce nonconformists
Say it like non-kun-FOR-musts. Nonconformists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- non
- kun
- FOR
- musts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonconformists 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonconformists
- 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-kun-FAW-musts.
What does nonconformists mean?
- plural of nonconformist How to pronounce nonconformist
Questions about saying nonconformists
How do you pronounce nonconformists?
Say non-kun-FOR-musts. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrməsts/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːməsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonconformists?
Nonconformists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: non · kun · FOR · musts.
Is nonconformists 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 /ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːməsts/ (non-kun-FAW-musts).