How to pronounce nonsecretarial
Say it like non-sek-ruh-TER-ee-ul. Nonsecretarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- non
- sek
- ruh
- TER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsecretarial 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.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsecretarial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-sek-ruh-TAIR-ee-ul.
What does nonsecretarial mean?
- Not secretarial.
Where does nonsecretarial come from?
From non- + secretarial.
Words that rhyme with nonsecretarial
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Questions about saying nonsecretarial
How do you pronounce nonsecretarial?
Say non-sek-ruh-TER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˌsɛkrəˈtɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˌsɛkrəˈtɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsecretarial?
Nonsecretarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: non · sek · ruh · TER · ee · ul.
Is nonsecretarial 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 /ˌnɒnˌsɛkrəˈtɛəriəl/ (non-sek-ruh-TAIR-ee-ul).