How to pronounce nonstick
Say it like non-STIK. Nonstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK).
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- non
- STIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonstick 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.
- STIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonstick
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-STIK.
What does nonstick mean?
- Resistant to sticking.“This nonstick cookware is easy to clean.”
Where does nonstick come from?
From non- + stick.
Words that rhyme with nonstick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonstick.
Questions about saying nonstick
How do you pronounce nonstick?
Say non-STIK. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈstɪk/. In British English it is /nɒnˈstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonstick?
Nonstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK). Broken into parts: non · STIK.
Is nonstick 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 /nɒnˈstɪk/ (non-STIK).