How to pronounce nonsurgical
Say it like non-SUR-jih-kul. Nonsurgical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- non
- SUR
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonsurgical 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonsurgical
- 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-SUR-jih-kul.
What does nonsurgical mean?
- Being medical treatment that does not involve surgery, such as use of drugs or physical therapy.“He desperately tried anything to treat his cancer while avoiding surgery; every nonsurgical technique under the sun: chemotherapy, radiation, weird diets...”
Where does nonsurgical come from?
From non- + surgical.
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Words that rhyme with nonsurgical
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Questions about saying nonsurgical
How do you pronounce nonsurgical?
Say non-SUR-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈsɝdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonsurgical?
Nonsurgical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: non · SUR · jih · kul.
Is nonsurgical 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 /nɒnˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ (non-SUR-jih-kul).