How to pronounce nonschizophrenia
Say it like NON-skit-suh-free-nee-uh. Nonschizophrenia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- skit
- suh
- free
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonschizophrenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- freeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonschizophrenia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-skit-suh-free-nee-uh.
What does nonschizophrenia mean?
- Not having or relating to schizophrenia.
Where does nonschizophrenia come from?
From non- + schizophrenia.
Questions about saying nonschizophrenia
How do you pronounce nonschizophrenia?
Say NON-skit-suh-free-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnskɪtsəˌfriniə/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnskɪtsəˌfriːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonschizophrenia?
Nonschizophrenia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · skit · suh · free · nee · uh.
Is nonschizophrenia 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 /ˈnɒnskɪtsəˌfriːniə/ (NON-skit-suh-free-nee-uh).