How to pronounce nonesuch
Say it like nuhn-SUHCH. Nonesuch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHCH).
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- nuhn
- SUHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonesuch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nonesuch
American and British speakers say nonesuch in essentially the same way: /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/ in the US and /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuhn-SUHCH.
What does nonesuch mean?
- A person or thing with no equal.
- A caryophyllaceous plant, Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), with bright red flowers, native to Eurasia.
- Having no equal.
Where does nonesuch come from?
From none + such. First attested in 1590.
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Words that rhyme with nonesuch
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Questions about saying nonesuch
How do you pronounce nonesuch?
Say nuhn-SUHCH. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/. In British English it is /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonesuch?
Nonesuch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHCH). Broken into parts: nuhn · SUHCH.
Do Americans and Brits say nonesuch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/ and the British form is /ˌnʌnˈsʌtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.