How to pronounce nonsporting
Say it like non-SPOR-ting. Nonsporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOR).
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- non
- SPOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsporting 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.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsporting
- 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.
British respelling: non-SPAW-ting.
What does nonsporting mean?
- not sporting
Where does nonsporting come from?
From non- + sporting.
Words that rhyme with nonsporting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonsporting.
Questions about saying nonsporting
How do you pronounce nonsporting?
Say non-SPOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈspɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈspɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsporting?
Nonsporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOR). Broken into parts: non · SPOR · ting.
Is nonsporting 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 /nɒnˈspɔːtɪŋ/ (non-SPAW-ting).