How to pronounce nonracial
Say it like non-RAY-shul. Nonracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- non
- RAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonracial 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonracial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-RAY-shul.
What does nonracial mean?
- not related to or based on a person's race
Where does nonracial come from?
From non- + racial.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nonracial
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Questions about saying nonracial
How do you pronounce nonracial?
Say non-RAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈreɪʃəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈreɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonracial?
Nonracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: non · RAY · shul.
Is nonracial 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 /nɒnˈreɪʃəl/ (non-RAY-shul).