How to pronounce nontraditional
Say it like nahn-truh-DISH-uh-nul. Nontraditional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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US American/ˌnɑntrəˈdɪʃənəl/nahn-truh-DISH-uh-nul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- nahn
- truh
- DISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontraditional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does nontraditional mean?
adjective
- Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional.
- Innovative; new; daring.
Where does nontraditional come from?
From non- + traditional.
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Words that rhyme with nontraditional
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Questions about saying nontraditional
How do you pronounce nontraditional?
Say nahn-truh-DISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑntrəˈdɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontraditional?
Nontraditional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: nahn · truh · DISH · uh · nul.