How to pronounce nonrandom
Say it like nahn-RAN-dum. Nonrandom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN).
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- nahn
- RAN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonrandom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonrandom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-RAN-dum.
What does nonrandom mean?
- Not random; caused or manipulated; arranged.“The apparent accident was a nonrandom event: someone carefully arranged it to happen when and where it did.”
Where does nonrandom come from?
From non- + random.
Words that rhyme with nonrandom
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Questions about saying nonrandom
How do you pronounce nonrandom?
Say nahn-RAN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈrændəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈrændəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonrandom?
Nonrandom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN). Broken into parts: nahn · RAN · dum.
Is nonrandom 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 /ˌnɒnˈrændəm/ (non-RAN-dum).