How to pronounce nonfood
Say it like non-FOOD. Nonfood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOD).
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- non
- FOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonfood 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.
- FOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nonfood
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-FOOD.
What does nonfood mean?
- Not intended for consumption as a food.“The use of synthetic fuels from nonfood crops can reduce the carbon footprint.”
- A crop or product that is not intended for consumption as a food.“Many supermarkets do not consider nonfoods a core segment.”
Where does nonfood come from?
From non- + food.
Words that rhyme with nonfood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonfood.
Questions about saying nonfood
How do you pronounce nonfood?
Say non-FOOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈfud/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈfuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonfood?
Nonfood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOD). Broken into parts: non · FOOD.
Is nonfood 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 /ˌnɒnˈfuːd/ (non-FOOD).