How to pronounce nonruling
Say it like non-ROO-ling. Nonruling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- non
- ROO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonruling 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.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonruling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ROO-ling.
What does nonruling mean?
- Not ruling; not in power.
Where does nonruling come from?
From non- + ruling.
Words that rhyme with nonruling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonruling.
Questions about saying nonruling
How do you pronounce nonruling?
Say non-ROO-ling. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈrulɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈruːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonruling?
Nonruling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: non · ROO · ling.
Is nonruling 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 /nɒnˈruːlɪŋ/ (non-ROO-ling).