How to pronounce nonproliferation
Say it like nahn-pruh-lif-uh-RAY-shun. Nonproliferation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RAY).
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- nahn
- pruh
- lif
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonproliferation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonproliferation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-pruh-lif-uh-RAY-shun.
What does nonproliferation mean?
- Opposition to the spread of something, especially nuclear weapons.“Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty”
Where does nonproliferation come from?
From non- + proliferation.
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Questions about saying nonproliferation
How do you pronounce nonproliferation?
Say nahn-pruh-lif-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /nɑnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /nɒnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonproliferation?
Nonproliferation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RAY). Broken into parts: nahn · pruh · lif · uh · RAY · shun.
Is nonproliferation 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 /nɒnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/ (non-pruh-lif-uh-RAY-shun).