How to pronounce nonevent
Say it like non-ih-VENT. Nonevent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT).
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- non
- ih
- VENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonevent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nonevent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ih-VENT.
What does nonevent mean?
- An anticipated event that does not occur, or one that has a disappointing anticlimax.
Where does nonevent come from?
From non- + event.
Words that rhyme with nonevent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonevent.
Questions about saying nonevent
How do you pronounce nonevent?
Say non-ih-VENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪˈvɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪˈvɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonevent?
Nonevent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT). Broken into parts: non · ih · VENT.
Is nonevent 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 /ˌnɒnɪˈvɛnt/ (non-ih-VENT).