How to pronounce nontaxable
Say it like nahn-TAK-suh-bul. Nontaxable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- nahn
- TAK
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontaxable 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.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nontaxable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-TAK-suh-bul.
What does nontaxable mean?
- Not subject to being taxed.
- Anything that is not subject to taxation.
Where does nontaxable come from?
From non- + taxable.
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Questions about saying nontaxable
How do you pronounce nontaxable?
Say nahn-TAK-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈtæksəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈtæksəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontaxable?
Nontaxable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: nahn · TAK · suh · bul.
Is nontaxable 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 /nɒnˈtæksəbəl/ (non-TAK-suh-bul).