How to pronounce nonsuit
Say it like NON-soot. Nonsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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US American/ˈnɑnsut/NON-soot
UK British/ˈnɒnsjuːt/NON-syoot
- NON
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsuit 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.
- sootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsuit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NON-syoot.
What does nonsuit mean?
noun
- A lawsuit that is dismissed as having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits.
- A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff.
- To dismiss (a suit or plaintiff) on the grounds of his or her lawsuit having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits.
Where does nonsuit come from?
From non- + suit.
Questions about saying nonsuit
How do you pronounce nonsuit?
Say NON-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnsut/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnsjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsuit?
Nonsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · soot.
Is nonsuit 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 /ˈnɒnsjuːt/ (NON-syoot).