How to pronounce nonelectrical
Say it like nah-nih-LEK-trih-kul. Nonelectrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- nah
- nih
- LEK
- trih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonelectrical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonelectrical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ih-LEK-trih-kul.
What does nonelectrical mean?
- Not electrical; not operated by electricity.“Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectrical can opener.”
- Not capable of conducting electricity.
- One who is not an electrical engineer.
Where does nonelectrical come from?
From non- + electrical.
Questions about saying nonelectrical
How do you pronounce nonelectrical?
Say nah-nih-LEK-trih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonelectrical?
Nonelectrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: nah · nih · LEK · trih · kul.
Is nonelectrical 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 /nɒnɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/ (non-ih-LEK-trih-kul).