How to pronounce nonperforming
Say it like non-per-FOR-ming. Nonperforming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- non
- per
- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonperforming 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonperforming
- 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-puh-FAW-ming.
What does nonperforming mean?
- Not performing satisfactorily; not functioning well.
- Not acting as a performer.
Where does nonperforming come from?
From non- + performing.
Words that rhyme with nonperforming
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Questions about saying nonperforming
How do you pronounce nonperforming?
Say non-per-FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /nɑnpɚˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɒnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonperforming?
Nonperforming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: non · per · FOR · ming.
Is nonperforming 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 /nɒnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (non-puh-FAW-ming).