How to pronounce nonno
Say it like NON-oh. Nonno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nonno
- 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-oh.
What does nonno mean?
- A grandfather, especially one with Italian ancestry.
Where does nonno come from?
Borrowed from Italian nonno.
Words that rhyme with nonno
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonno.
Questions about saying nonno
How do you pronounce nonno?
Say NON-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonno?
Nonno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · oh.
Is nonno 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 /ˈnɒnəʊ/ (NON-oh).