How to pronounce nonplus
Say it like non-PLUHS. Nonplus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHS).
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- non
- PLUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonplus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nonplus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-PLUHS.
What does nonplus mean?
- To bewilder or perplex (someone); to confound, to flummox.
Where does nonplus come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with nonplus
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Questions about saying nonplus
How do you pronounce nonplus?
Say non-PLUHS. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈplʌs/. In British English it is /nɒnˈplʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonplus?
Nonplus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHS). Broken into parts: non · PLUHS.
Is nonplus 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 /nɒnˈplʌs/ (non-PLUHS).