How to pronounce nonresemblance
Say it like nahn-ruh-ZEM-bluns. Nonresemblance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEM).
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- nahn
- ruh
- ZEM
- bluns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonresemblance 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonresemblance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-rih-ZEM-bluns.
What does nonresemblance mean?
- Lack of resemblance; dissimilarity.
Where does nonresemblance come from?
From non- + resemblance.
Questions about saying nonresemblance
How do you pronounce nonresemblance?
Say nahn-ruh-ZEM-bluns. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnrəˈzɛmbləns/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnrɪˈzɛmbləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonresemblance?
Nonresemblance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEM). Broken into parts: nahn · ruh · ZEM · bluns.
Is nonresemblance 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 /ˌnɒnrɪˈzɛmbləns/ (non-rih-ZEM-bluns).