How to pronounce nonpartisan
Say it like nahn-PAR-tuh-zun. Nonpartisan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- nahn
- PAR
- tuh
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonpartisan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonpartisan
- 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 respelling: non-PAH-tuh-zun.
What does nonpartisan mean?
- One who is not a partisan.
- A person who has not selected or declared a side or party.
- Not partisan; impartial and unbiased.
Where does nonpartisan come from?
From non- + partisan.
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Questions about saying nonpartisan
How do you pronounce nonpartisan?
Say nahn-PAR-tuh-zun. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈpɑrtəzən/. In British English it is /nɒnˈpɑːtəzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: nahn · PAR · tuh · zun.
Is nonpartisan 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 /nɒnˈpɑːtəzən/ (non-PAH-tuh-zun).