How to pronounce nonresponsive
Say it like non-rih-SPON-siv. Nonresponsive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
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- non
- rih
- SPON
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonresponsive 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonresponsive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-rih-SPON-siv.
What does nonresponsive mean?
- Not responsive.
Where does nonresponsive come from?
From non- + responsive.
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Questions about saying nonresponsive
How do you pronounce nonresponsive?
Say non-rih-SPON-siv. The American pronunciation is /nɑnrɪˈspɑnsɪv/. In British English it is /nɒnrɪˈspɒnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonresponsive?
Nonresponsive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: non · rih · SPON · siv.
Is nonresponsive 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 /nɒnrɪˈspɒnsɪv/ (non-rih-SPON-siv).