How to pronounce nonentity
Say it like no-NEN-tuh-tee. Nonentity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEN).
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- no
- NEN
- tuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonentity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- noKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonentity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: no-NEN-tuh-tee.
What does nonentity mean?
- An unimportant or insignificant person or thing.
- The state of not existing; nonexistence.
Where does nonentity come from?
From non- + entity.
Questions about saying nonentity
How do you pronounce nonentity?
Say no-NEN-tuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnɛntəti/. In British English it is /nɒˈnɛntəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonentity?
Nonentity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEN). Broken into parts: no · NEN · tuh · tee.
Is nonentity 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 /nɒˈnɛntəti/ (no-NEN-tuh-tee).