How to pronounce nonprofits
Say it like non-PROF-its. Nonprofits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF).
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- non
- PROF
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonprofits 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.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonprofits
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-PROF-its.
What does nonprofits mean?
- plural of nonprofit How to pronounce nonprofit
Questions about saying nonprofits
How do you pronounce nonprofits?
Say non-PROF-its. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈprɑfɪts/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonprofits?
Nonprofits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF). Broken into parts: non · PROF · its.
Is nonprofits 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 /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪts/ (non-PROF-its).