How to pronounce nonliturgical
Say it like non-luh-TUR-jih-kul. Nonliturgical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- non
- luh
- TUR
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonliturgical 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonliturgical
- 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-luh-TUR-jih-kul.
What does nonliturgical mean?
- Not liturgical.
Where does nonliturgical come from?
From non- + liturgical.
Words that rhyme with nonliturgical
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Questions about saying nonliturgical
How do you pronounce nonliturgical?
Say non-luh-TUR-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnləˈtɝdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnləˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonliturgical?
Nonliturgical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: non · luh · TUR · jih · kul.
Is nonliturgical 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 /nɒnləˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/ (non-luh-TUR-jih-kul).