How to pronounce nonsmoking
Say it like non-SMOH-king. Nonsmoking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH).
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- non
- SMOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsmoking 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.
- SMOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsmoking
- 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-king.
What does nonsmoking mean?
- Alternative form of non-smoking.
Words that rhyme with nonsmoking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonsmoking.
Questions about saying nonsmoking
How do you pronounce nonsmoking?
Say non-SMOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈsməʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsmoking?
Nonsmoking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMOH). Broken into parts: non · SMOH · king.
Is nonsmoking 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 /ˌnɒnˈsməʊkɪŋ/ (non-SMOH-king).