How to pronounce nonemergency
Say it like non-ih-MUR-jun-see. Nonemergency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR).
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- non
- ih
- MUR
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonemergency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonemergency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ih-MUR-jun-see.
What does nonemergency mean?
- Not an emergency.
- Not involved in emergency services, such as fire or rescue.
- Something that is not an emergency
Where does nonemergency come from?
From non- + emergency.
Words that rhyme with nonemergency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonemergency.
Questions about saying nonemergency
How do you pronounce nonemergency?
Say non-ih-MUR-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪˈmɝdʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonemergency?
Nonemergency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR). Broken into parts: non · ih · MUR · jun · see.
Is nonemergency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnɒnɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/ (non-ih-MUR-jun-see).