How to pronounce nonius
Say it like NOH-nee-us. Nonius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonius
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-nee-us.
What does nonius mean?
- A device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments, later superseded by the vernier.
Where does nonius come from?
Borrowed from Latin Nonius, the Latinised form of the name of its inventor, Pedro Nunes (1502-78), a Portuguese mathematician and geographer.
Words that rhyme with nonius
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Questions about saying nonius
How do you pronounce nonius?
Say NOH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊniəs/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonius?
Nonius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · nee · us.
Is nonius pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊniəs/ (NOH-nee-us).