How to pronounce nondescript
Say it like non-duh-SKRIPT. Nondescript has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIPT).
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- non
- duh
- SKRIPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nondescript 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRIPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nondescript
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-dih-skript.
What does nondescript mean?
- Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics.“He drove a nondescript silver sedan.”
- A species or other type of creature that has not been previously described or identified.
- An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.
- An unmarked police car.
Where does nondescript come from?
From non- + descript (from Latin dēscrīptus, past participle of dēscrībō).
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Words that rhyme with nondescript
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Questions about saying nondescript
How do you pronounce nondescript?
Say non-duh-SKRIPT. The American pronunciation is /nɑndəˈskrɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈnɒndɪskrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nondescript?
Nondescript has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIPT). Broken into parts: non · duh · SKRIPT.
Is nondescript pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈnɒndɪskrɪpt/ (NON-dih-skript).