How to pronounce nonstarters
Say it like nahn-STAR-terz. Nonstarters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAR).
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- nahn
- STAR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonstarters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nonstarters
- 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-STAH-tuz.
What does nonstarters mean?
- plural of nonstarter How to pronounce nonstarter
Questions about saying nonstarters
How do you pronounce nonstarters?
Say nahn-STAR-terz. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈstɑrtɚz/. In British English it is /nɒnˈstɑːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonstarters?
Nonstarters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAR). Broken into parts: nahn · STAR · terz.
Is nonstarters 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 /nɒnˈstɑːtəz/ (non-STAH-tuz).