How to pronounce nonogram
Say it like NAH-nuh-gram. Nonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- nuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nonogram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-uh-gram.
What does nonogram mean?
- A puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled or left blank, according to sets of numbers given at the side of the grid, to reveal a hidden picture.
Where does nonogram come from?
Coined by James Dalgety in 1990, from the puzzle inventor's name (Non Ishida) and diagram.
Words that rhyme with nonogram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonogram.
Questions about saying nonogram
How do you pronounce nonogram?
Say NAH-nuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnəɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonogram?
Nonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · nuh · gram.
Is nonogram 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 /ˈnɒnəɡræm/ (NON-uh-gram).