How to pronounce nonplanar
Say it like nahn-PLAY-ner. Nonplanar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- nahn
- PLAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonplanar 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.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonplanar
- 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-PLAY-nuh.
What does nonplanar mean?
- Not planar.
Where does nonplanar come from?
From non- + planar.
Words that rhyme with nonplanar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonplanar.
Questions about saying nonplanar
How do you pronounce nonplanar?
Say nahn-PLAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈpleɪnɚ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈpleɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonplanar?
Nonplanar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: nahn · PLAY · ner.
Is nonplanar 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 /nɒnˈpleɪnə/ (non-PLAY-nuh).