How to pronounce nonlocational
Say it like non-loh-KAY-shuh-nul. Nonlocational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- non
- loh
- KAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonlocational 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonlocational
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: non-loh-KAY-shuh-nul.
What does nonlocational mean?
- Not locational.
Where does nonlocational come from?
From non- + locational.
Words that rhyme with nonlocational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonlocational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying nonlocational
How do you pronounce nonlocational?
Say non-loh-KAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnloʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnləʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonlocational?
Nonlocational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: non · loh · KAY · shuh · nul.
Is nonlocational 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 /ˌnɒnləʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ (non-loh-KAY-shuh-nul).