How to pronounce nonneuter
Say it like non-NOO-ter. Nonneuter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- non
- NOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonneuter 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonneuter
- 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 speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-NYOO-tuh.
What does nonneuter mean?
- not neuter; masculine or feminine
Where does nonneuter come from?
From non- + neuter.
Words that rhyme with nonneuter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonneuter.
Questions about saying nonneuter
How do you pronounce nonneuter?
Say non-NOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈnutɚ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈnjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonneuter?
Nonneuter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: non · NOO · ter.
Is nonneuter 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 /nɒnˈnjuːtə/ (non-NYOO-tuh).