How to pronounce nonnegotiable
Say it like non-uh-GOH-shuh-bul. Nonnegotiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- non
- uh
- GOH
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonnegotiable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonnegotiable
- 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-uh-GOH-shuh-bul.
What does nonnegotiable mean?
- Not negotiable; not subject to negotiation.
- Not subject to bargaining or haggling.
- Not redeemable for money or other assets.
- Something that is not negotiable.
Where does nonnegotiable come from?
From non- + negotiable.
Words that rhyme with nonnegotiable
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Questions about saying nonnegotiable
How do you pronounce nonnegotiable?
Say non-uh-GOH-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnəˈɡoʊʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnəˈɡəʊʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonnegotiable?
Nonnegotiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: non · uh · GOH · shuh · bul.
Is nonnegotiable 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 /ˌnɒnəˈɡəʊʃəbəl/ (non-uh-GOH-shuh-bul).