How to pronounce nonstate
Say it like NON-stayt. Nonstate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- stayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonstate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- staytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nonstate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-stayt.
What does nonstate mean?
- Not constituting or belonging to a state; not characterized by the institutional power or authority of an organized government.
- A sociopolitical entity other than a state.
Where does nonstate come from?
From non- + state.
Questions about saying nonstate
How do you pronounce nonstate?
Say NON-stayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnˌsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnˌsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonstate?
Nonstate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · stayt.
Is nonstate 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 /ˈnɒnˌsteɪt/ (NON-stayt).