How to pronounce nonic
Say it like NON-ik. Nonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-ik.
What does nonic mean?
- Describing a polynomial that has 9 as the highest exponent of its terms.
- Describing a curve the equation of which is nonic.
- Describing a type of beer glass used in British public houses; in the form of a truncated cone with a bulge around outside, just below the rim.
Where does nonic come from?
From the Latin nōnus (“ninth”) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with nonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonic.
Questions about saying nonic
How do you pronounce nonic?
Say NON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonic?
Nonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · ik.
Is nonic 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 /ˈnɒnɪk/ (NON-ik).