How to pronounce nonlethal
Say it like non-LEE-thul. Nonlethal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- non
- LEE
- thul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonlethal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonlethal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-LEE-thul.
What does nonlethal mean?
- Alternative form of non-lethal.
- Alternative form of non-lethal.
Where does nonlethal come from?
From non- + lethal.
Questions about saying nonlethal
How do you pronounce nonlethal?
Say non-LEE-thul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈliθəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈliːθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonlethal?
Nonlethal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: non · LEE · thul.
Is nonlethal 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 /nɒnˈliːθəl/ (non-LEE-thul).