How to pronounce nonconformity
Say it like non-kun-FOR-mih-dee. Nonconformity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- non
- kun
- FOR
- mih
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonconformity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonconformity
- 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-mih-dee.
What does nonconformity mean?
- A refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.
- A rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law.
- A type of unconformity in which a nonsedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.
Where does nonconformity come from?
From non- + conformity.
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Questions about saying nonconformity
How do you pronounce nonconformity?
Say non-kun-FOR-mih-dee. The American pronunciation is /nɑnkənˈfɔrmɪdi/. In British English it is /nɒnkənˈfɔːmɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonconformity?
Nonconformity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: non · kun · FOR · mih · dee.
Is nonconformity 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 /nɒnkənˈfɔːmɪdi/ (non-kun-FAW-mih-dee).