How to pronounce nongovernment
Say it like non-GUHV-ern-munt. Nongovernment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV).
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- non
- GUHV
- ern
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nongovernment 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.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nongovernment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-GUHV-un-munt.
What does nongovernment mean?
- Not governmental in nature.“In this country, it is hard to find a nongovernment job.”
- An organization that is not a government.
Where does nongovernment come from?
From non- + government.
Questions about saying nongovernment
How do you pronounce nongovernment?
Say non-GUHV-ern-munt. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈɡʌvɚnmənt/. In British English it is /nɒnˈɡʌvənmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nongovernment?
Nongovernment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV). Broken into parts: non · GUHV · ern · munt.
Is nongovernment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɒnˈɡʌvənmənt/ (non-GUHV-un-munt).