How to pronounce nonsectarian
Say it like non-sek-TER-ee-un. Nonsectarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- non
- sek
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsectarian 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.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsectarian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-sek-TAIR-ee-un.
What does nonsectarian mean?
- Not sectarian.
- Of or pertaining to nonsectarianism.
- One who is not a sectarian.
Where does nonsectarian come from?
From non- + sectarian.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with nonsectarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonsectarian.
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- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
- veterinarian
Questions about saying nonsectarian
How do you pronounce nonsectarian?
Say non-sek-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnsɛkˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnsɛkˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsectarian?
Nonsectarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: non · sek · TER · ee · un.
Is nonsectarian 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 /ˌnɒnsɛkˈtɛəriən/ (non-sek-TAIR-ee-un).