How to pronounce nondiscriminate
Say it like non-dis-KRIM-uh-nut. Nondiscriminate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIM).
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- non
- dis
- KRIM
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nondiscriminate 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.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nondiscriminate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-dis-KRIM-uh-nut.
What does nondiscriminate mean?
- Not discriminate.
- Indiscriminate, not discriminating
Where does nondiscriminate come from?
From non- + discriminate.
Words that rhyme with nondiscriminate
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Questions about saying nondiscriminate
How do you pronounce nondiscriminate?
Say non-dis-KRIM-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˌdɪˈskrɪmənət/. In British English it is /nɒnˌdɪˈskrɪmənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nondiscriminate?
Nondiscriminate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIM). Broken into parts: non · dis · KRIM · uh · nut.
Is nondiscriminate 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 /nɒnˌdɪˈskrɪmənət/ (non-dis-KRIM-uh-nut).