How to pronounce nonessentialism
Say it like nah-nuh-SEN-chuh-liz-um. Nonessentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- nah
- nuh
- SEN
- chuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonessentialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonessentialism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ih-SEN-shuh-lih-zum.
What does nonessentialism mean?
- The philosophy that opposes essentialism.
Where does nonessentialism come from?
From non- + essentialism.
Words that rhyme with nonessentialism
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Questions about saying nonessentialism
How do you pronounce nonessentialism?
Say nah-nuh-SEN-chuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnəˈsɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪˈsɛnʃəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonessentialism?
Nonessentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: nah · nuh · SEN · chuh · liz · um.
Is nonessentialism 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 /ˌnɒnɪˈsɛnʃəlɪzəm/ (non-ih-SEN-shuh-lih-zum).