How to pronounce nonexclusive
Say it like non-iks-KLOO-siv. Nonexclusive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- non
- iks
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonexclusive 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonexclusive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-iks-KLOO-siv.
What does nonexclusive mean?
- Alternative spelling of non-exclusive.
Words that rhyme with nonexclusive
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Questions about saying nonexclusive
How do you pronounce nonexclusive?
Say non-iks-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪksˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪksˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonexclusive?
Nonexclusive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: non · iks · KLOO · siv.
Is nonexclusive 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 /ˌnɒnɪksˈkluːsɪv/ (non-iks-KLOO-siv).