How to pronounce nonintentional
Say it like non-in-TEN-chuh-nul. Nonintentional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- non
- in
- TEN
- chuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonintentional 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonintentional
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-in-TEN-shuh-nul.
What does nonintentional mean?
- Synonym of unintentional.
Where does nonintentional come from?
From non- + intentional.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nonintentional
How do you pronounce nonintentional?
Say non-in-TEN-chuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnɪnˈtɛntʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonintentional?
Nonintentional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: non · in · TEN · chuh · nul.
Is nonintentional 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 /ˌnɒnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ (non-in-TEN-shuh-nul).