How to pronounce noncontract
Say it like nahn-KAHN-trakt. Noncontract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN).
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- nahn
- KAHN
- trakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncontract pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- traktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of noncontract
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-KON-trakt.
What does noncontract mean?
- Not of, pertaining to, or operating under a contract.
Where does noncontract come from?
From non- + contract.
Words that rhyme with noncontract
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Questions about saying noncontract
How do you pronounce noncontract?
Say nahn-KAHN-trakt. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈkɑnˌtrækt/. In British English it is /nɒnˈkɒnˌtrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncontract?
Noncontract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN). Broken into parts: nahn · KAHN · trakt.
Is noncontract 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 /nɒnˈkɒnˌtrækt/ (non-KON-trakt).