How to pronounce noninterference
Say it like non-in-ter-FIR-uns. Noninterference has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIR).
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- non
- in
- ter
- FIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noninterference 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.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noninterference
- 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-in-tuh-FIR-uns.
What does noninterference mean?
- The policy of a state or other actor of not interfering in the domestic policies of another
Where does noninterference come from?
From non- + interference.
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Words that rhyme with noninterference
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Questions about saying noninterference
How do you pronounce noninterference?
Say non-in-ter-FIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˌnɪntɚˈfɪrəns/. In British English it is /ˌnɒˌnɪntəˈfɪrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noninterference?
Noninterference has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIR). Broken into parts: non · in · ter · FIR · uns.
Is noninterference 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 /ˌnɒˌnɪntəˈfɪrəns/ (non-in-tuh-FIR-uns).