How to pronounce nonsensical
Say it like nahn-SEN-sih-kul. Nonsensical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- nahn
- SEN
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsensical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsensical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-SEN-sih-kul.
What does nonsensical mean?
- Without sense; absurd.
Where does nonsensical come from?
From nonsense + -ical.
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Questions about saying nonsensical
How do you pronounce nonsensical?
Say nahn-SEN-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈsɛnsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsensical?
Nonsensical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: nahn · SEN · sih · kul.
Is nonsensical 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 /nɒnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ (non-SEN-sih-kul).