How to pronounce nonferrous
Say it like non-FER-us. Nonferrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER).
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US American/nɑnˈfɛrəs/non-FER-us
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- non
- FER
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonferrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does nonferrous mean?
adjective
- Containing no iron.
Where does nonferrous come from?
From non- + ferrous.
Words that rhyme with nonferrous
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Questions about saying nonferrous
How do you pronounce nonferrous?
Say non-FER-us. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈfɛrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonferrous?
Nonferrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER). Broken into parts: non · FER · us.