How to pronounce nonperson
Say it like NON-pur-sun. Nonperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonperson 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.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonperson
- 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-pur-sun.
What does nonperson mean?
- Not a real person; a subhuman.
- Something other than a person; an object.
Where does nonperson come from?
From non- + person.
Questions about saying nonperson
How do you pronounce nonperson?
Say NON-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnpɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnpɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonperson?
Nonperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · pur · sun.
Is nonperson 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 /ˈnɒnpɜːsən/ (NON-pur-sun).