How to pronounce nondurable
Say it like nahn-DUUR-uh-bul. Nondurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR).
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- nahn
- DUUR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nondurable 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.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 nondurable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-DUUR-uh-bul.
What does nondurable mean?
- Providing useful services for only one period, especially a year.
- A nondurable good.
Where does nondurable come from?
From non- + durable.
Words that rhyme with nondurable
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Questions about saying nondurable
How do you pronounce nondurable?
Say nahn-DUUR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈdʊrəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈdʊrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nondurable?
Nondurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR). Broken into parts: nahn · DUUR · uh · bul.
Is nondurable 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 /nɒnˈdʊrəbəl/ (non-DUUR-uh-bul).