How to pronounce nonmilitary
Say it like non-MIL-uh-ter-ee. Nonmilitary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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US American/nɑnˈmɪləˌtɛri/non-MIL-uh-ter-ee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- non
- MIL
- uh
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonmilitary 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.
- MILSay 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.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does nonmilitary mean?
adjective
- Not military; civilian.
Where does nonmilitary come from?
From non- + military.
Words that rhyme with nonmilitary
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Questions about saying nonmilitary
How do you pronounce nonmilitary?
Say non-MIL-uh-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈmɪləˌtɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonmilitary?
Nonmilitary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: non · MIL · uh · ter · ee.