How to pronounce nonsmoker
Say it like non-SMOH-ker. Nonsmoker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH).
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- non
- SMOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsmoker 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.
- SMOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsmoker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: non-SMOH-kuh.
What does nonsmoker mean?
- Alternative form of non-smoker.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nonsmoker
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Questions about saying nonsmoker
How do you pronounce nonsmoker?
Say non-SMOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈsmoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈsməʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsmoker?
Nonsmoker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH). Broken into parts: non · SMOH · ker.
Is nonsmoker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɒnˈsməʊkə/ (non-SMOH-kuh).