How to pronounce nonoptimal
Say it like nah-NAHP-tih-mul. Nonoptimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP).
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- nah
- NAHP
- tih
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonoptimal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonoptimal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NOP-tih-mul.
What does nonoptimal mean?
- Not optimal.
Where does nonoptimal come from?
From non- + optimal.
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Questions about saying nonoptimal
How do you pronounce nonoptimal?
Say nah-NAHP-tih-mul. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnɑptɪməl/. In British English it is /nɒˈnɒptɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonoptimal?
Nonoptimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP). Broken into parts: nah · NAHP · tih · mul.
Is nonoptimal 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 /nɒˈnɒptɪməl/ (no-NOP-tih-mul).