How to pronounce nongovernmental
Say it like nahn-guhv-ern-MEN-tul. Nongovernmental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- nahn
- guhv
- ern
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nongovernmental 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.
- guhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nongovernmental
- 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-MEN-tul.
What does nongovernmental mean?
- Not governmental; not derived from a government; civilian.
Where does nongovernmental come from?
From non- + governmental.
Words that rhyme with nongovernmental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nongovernmental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying nongovernmental
How do you pronounce nongovernmental?
Say nahn-guhv-ern-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˌɡʌvɚnˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˌɡʌvənˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nongovernmental?
Nongovernmental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: nahn · guhv · ern · MEN · tul.
Is nongovernmental 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 /nɒnˌɡʌvənˈmɛntəl/ (non-guhv-un-MEN-tul).