How to pronounce noncriminal
Say it like non-KRIM-ih-nul. Noncriminal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM).
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- non
- KRIM
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncriminal 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.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noncriminal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-KRIM-ih-nul.
What does noncriminal mean?
- Not criminal; civil.
- One who is not a criminal.
Where does noncriminal come from?
From non- + criminal.
Words that rhyme with noncriminal
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Questions about saying noncriminal
How do you pronounce noncriminal?
Say non-KRIM-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈkrɪmɪnəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈkrɪmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncriminal?
Noncriminal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM). Broken into parts: non · KRIM · ih · nul.
Is noncriminal 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 /nɒnˈkrɪmɪnəl/ (non-KRIM-ih-nul).