How to pronounce nonfat
Say it like nahn-FAT. Nonfat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT).
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- nahn
- FAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonfat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nonfat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-FAT.
What does nonfat mean?
- Containing no fat; fat-free.
Where does nonfat come from?
From non- + fat.
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Words that rhyme with nonfat
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Questions about saying nonfat
How do you pronounce nonfat?
Say nahn-FAT. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈfæt/. In British English it is /nɒnˈfæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonfat?
Nonfat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT). Broken into parts: nahn · FAT.
Is nonfat 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 /nɒnˈfæt/ (non-FAT).