How to pronounce nonliterary
Say it like non-LIT-uh-ruh-ree. Nonliterary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- non
- LIT
- uh
- ruh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonliterary 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.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonliterary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-LIT-uh-ruh-ree.
What does nonliterary mean?
- not literary
Where does nonliterary come from?
From non- + literary.
Questions about saying nonliterary
How do you pronounce nonliterary?
Say non-LIT-uh-ruh-ree. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈlɪtərəri/. In British English it is /nɒnˈlɪtərəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonliterary?
Nonliterary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: non · LIT · uh · ruh · ree.
Is nonliterary 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 /nɒnˈlɪtərəri/ (non-LIT-uh-ruh-ree).