How to pronounce nonrefundable
Say it like nahn-rih-FUHN-duh-bul. Nonrefundable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHN).
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- nahn
- rih
- FUHN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonrefundable 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonrefundable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-rih-FUHN-duh-bul.
What does nonrefundable mean?
- Not refundable; not able to be refunded.
Where does nonrefundable come from?
From non- + refundable.
Questions about saying nonrefundable
How do you pronounce nonrefundable?
Say nahn-rih-FUHN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnrɪˈfʌndəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnrɪˈfʌndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonrefundable?
Nonrefundable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHN). Broken into parts: nahn · rih · FUHN · duh · bul.
Is nonrefundable 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 /nɒnrɪˈfʌndəbəl/ (non-rih-FUHN-duh-bul).