How to pronounce nonsmokers
Say it like non-SMOH-kerz. Nonsmokers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH).
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- non
- SMOH
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsmokers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsmokers
- 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-kuz.
What does nonsmokers mean?
- plural of nonsmoker How to pronounce nonsmoker
Questions about saying nonsmokers
How do you pronounce nonsmokers?
Say non-SMOH-kerz. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈsmoʊkɚz/. In British English it is /nɒnˈsməʊkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsmokers?
Nonsmokers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH). Broken into parts: non · SMOH · kerz.
Is nonsmokers 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 /nɒnˈsməʊkəz/ (non-SMOH-kuz).