How to pronounce nonpolitical
Say it like non-puh-LIT-ih-kul. Nonpolitical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- non
- puh
- LIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonpolitical 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonpolitical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-puh-LIT-ih-kul.
What does nonpolitical mean?
- Not political; not related to politics.
Where does nonpolitical come from?
From non- + political.
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Words that rhyme with nonpolitical
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Questions about saying nonpolitical
How do you pronounce nonpolitical?
Say non-puh-LIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonpolitical?
Nonpolitical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: non · puh · LIT · ih · kul.
Is nonpolitical 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 /ˌnɒnpəˈlɪtɪkəl/ (non-puh-LIT-ih-kul).