How to pronounce noninterest
Say it like no-NIN-trust. Noninterest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN).
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- no
- NIN
- trust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noninterest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- noKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noninterest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NIN-trust.
What does noninterest mean?
- Not of or pertaining to interest (additional amount repaid as a fraction of money or goods borrowed).
- That which is not an interest.
Where does noninterest come from?
From non- + interest.
Questions about saying noninterest
How do you pronounce noninterest?
Say no-NIN-trust. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnɪntrəst/. In British English it is /nɒˈnɪntrəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noninterest?
Noninterest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN). Broken into parts: no · NIN · trust.
Is noninterest 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 /nɒˈnɪntrəst/ (no-NIN-trust).