How to pronounce nonpublic
Say it like non-PUHB-lik. Nonpublic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB).
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- non
- PUHB
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonpublic 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.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonpublic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-PUHB-lik.
What does nonpublic mean?
- Not open to the public; not available to or shared by the public; private.
Where does nonpublic come from?
From non- + public.
Questions about saying nonpublic
How do you pronounce nonpublic?
Say non-PUHB-lik. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈpʌblɪk/. In British English it is /nɒnˈpʌblɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonpublic?
Nonpublic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB). Broken into parts: non · PUHB · lik.
Is nonpublic 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 /nɒnˈpʌblɪk/ (non-PUHB-lik).