How to pronounce nonemotional
Say it like non-ee-MOH-shuh-nul. Nonemotional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- non
- ee
- MOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonemotional 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonemotional
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: non-ih-MOH-shuh-nul.
What does nonemotional mean?
- Not emotional; unrelated to emotion.
Where does nonemotional come from?
From non- + emotional.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- emotionless
Words that rhyme with nonemotional
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Questions about saying nonemotional
How do you pronounce nonemotional?
Say non-ee-MOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /nɑniˈmoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /nɒnɪˈməʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonemotional?
Nonemotional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: non · ee · MOH · shuh · nul.
Is nonemotional 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 /nɒnɪˈməʊʃənəl/ (non-ih-MOH-shuh-nul).