How to pronounce nonstandard
Say it like non-STAN-derd. Nonstandard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN).
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US American/nɑnˈstændɚd/non-STAN-derd
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- non
- STAN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonstandard 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.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does nonstandard mean?
adjective
- Not standard.
- Not conforming to the standard variety, or to the language as used by the majority of its speakers.
- Using numbers or methods beyond those used in traditional analysis, often introducing new concepts like infinitesimals or hyperreal numbers in order to solve difficult problems.
- Something that is not standard.
Where does nonstandard come from?
From non- + standard.
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How do you pronounce nonstandard?
Say non-STAN-derd. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈstændɚd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonstandard?
Nonstandard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN). Broken into parts: non · STAN · derd.