How to pronounce nonexecutive
Say it like non-ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv. Nonexecutive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEK).
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- non
- ig
- ZEK
- yuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonexecutive 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonexecutive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv.
What does nonexecutive mean?
- Not executive; lacking executive authority“A nonexecutive director was appointed.”
- One who is not an executive.
Words that rhyme with nonexecutive
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Questions about saying nonexecutive
How do you pronounce nonexecutive?
Say non-ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonexecutive?
Nonexecutive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEK). Broken into parts: non · ig · ZEK · yuh · tiv.
Is nonexecutive 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 /ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ (non-ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv).