How to pronounce nonprescription
Say it like non-pruh-SKRIP-shun. Nonprescription has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIP).
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- non
- pruh
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonprescription 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonprescription
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-pruh-SKRIP-shun.
What does nonprescription mean?
- Not requiring a prescription; over-the-counter.
Where does nonprescription come from?
From non- + prescription.
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Words that rhyme with nonprescription
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Questions about saying nonprescription
How do you pronounce nonprescription?
Say non-pruh-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnprəˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnprəˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonprescription?
Nonprescription has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: non · pruh · SKRIP · shun.
Is nonprescription 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 /ˌnɒnprəˈskrɪpʃən/ (non-pruh-SKRIP-shun).