How to pronounce nonreligious
Say it like non-rih-LIJ-us. Nonreligious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ).
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- non
- rih
- LIJ
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonreligious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonreligious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-rih-LIJ-us.
What does nonreligious mean?
- Not religious.
Where does nonreligious come from?
From non- + religious.
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Questions about saying nonreligious
How do you pronounce nonreligious?
Say non-rih-LIJ-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnrɪˈlɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnrɪˈlɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonreligious?
Nonreligious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ). Broken into parts: non · rih · LIJ · us.
Is nonreligious 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 /ˌnɒnrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ (non-rih-LIJ-us).