How to pronounce nonconvertible
Say it like non-kun-VUR-tuh-bul. Nonconvertible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- non
- kun
- VUR
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonconvertible 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonconvertible
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-kun-VUR-tuh-bul.
What does nonconvertible mean?
- Not convertible; that cannot be exchanged for an equivalent.
- Of a currency: used domestically, not traded on the foreign exchange.
Where does nonconvertible come from?
From non- + convertible.
Questions about saying nonconvertible
How do you pronounce nonconvertible?
Say non-kun-VUR-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnkənˈvɝtəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnkənˈvɜːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonconvertible?
Nonconvertible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: non · kun · VUR · tuh · bul.
Is nonconvertible 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 /nɒnkənˈvɜːtəbəl/ (non-kun-VUR-tuh-bul).