How to pronounce nonpoisonous
Say it like non-POY-zuh-nus. Nonpoisonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POY).
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- non
- POY
- zuh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonpoisonous 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.
- POYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonpoisonous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-POY-zuh-nus.
What does nonpoisonous mean?
- Not poisonous.
Where does nonpoisonous come from?
From non- + poisonous.
Questions about saying nonpoisonous
How do you pronounce nonpoisonous?
Say non-POY-zuh-nus. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈpɔɪzənəs/. In British English it is /nɒnˈpɔɪzənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonpoisonous?
Nonpoisonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POY). Broken into parts: non · POY · zuh · nus.
Is nonpoisonous 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 /nɒnˈpɔɪzənəs/ (non-POY-zuh-nus).