How to pronounce nonetheless
Say it like nuhn-thuh-LES. Nonetheless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
- nuhn
- thuh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonetheless 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nonetheless
American and British speakers say nonetheless in essentially the same way: /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ in the US and /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuhn-thuh-LES.
What does nonetheless mean?
- Nevertheless.
Where does nonetheless come from?
A modification of natheless after none, from Middle English natheles, from Old English nān þȳ lǣs, nā þē lǣs, nā þȳ lǣs.
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Questions about saying nonetheless
How do you pronounce nonetheless?
Say nuhn-thuh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonetheless?
Nonetheless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: nuhn · thuh · LES.
Do Americans and Brits say nonetheless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ and the British form is /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.