How to pronounce noninformative
Say it like nah-nin-FOR-muh-tiv. Noninformative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- nah
- nin
- FOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noninformative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noninformative
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-in-FAW-muh-tiv.
What does noninformative mean?
- Not informative.
Where does noninformative come from?
From non- + informative.
Questions about saying noninformative
How do you pronounce noninformative?
Say nah-nin-FOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪnˈfoʊrmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noninformative?
Noninformative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: nah · nin · FOR · muh · tiv.
Is noninformative 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 /ˌnɒnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ (non-in-FAW-muh-tiv).