How to pronounce nontechnical
Say it like nahn-TEK-nih-kul. Nontechnical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- nahn
- TEK
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontechnical 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.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep 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 nontechnical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-TEK-nih-kul.
What does nontechnical mean?
- Not technical.
Where does nontechnical come from?
From non- + technical.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying nontechnical
How do you pronounce nontechnical?
Say nahn-TEK-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈtɛknɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈtɛknɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontechnical?
Nontechnical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: nahn · TEK · nih · kul.
Is nontechnical 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 /nɒnˈtɛknɪkəl/ (non-TEK-nih-kul).