How to pronounce nonfatal
Say it like nahn-FAY-tul. Nonfatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- nahn
- FAY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonfatal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonfatal
- 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-FAY-tul.
What does nonfatal mean?
- Not fatal; from which death will not result.
- An incident not causing death; a nonfatality.
Where does nonfatal come from?
From non- + fatal.
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Questions about saying nonfatal
How do you pronounce nonfatal?
Say nahn-FAY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈfeɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈfeɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonfatal?
Nonfatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: nahn · FAY · tul.
Is nonfatal 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 /ˌnɒnˈfeɪtəl/ (non-FAY-tul).