How to pronounce nontrivial
Say it like non-TRIV-ee-ul. Nontrivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIV).
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- non
- TRIV
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontrivial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nontrivial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-TRIV-ee-ul.
What does nontrivial mean?
- Not obvious or easy to prove; not self-evident.
- Not being of the simplest kind; not being empty or a singleton.“nontrivial subgroup”
- Needing significant computing power to solve; intractable.
Where does nontrivial come from?
From non- + trivial.
Words that rhyme with nontrivial
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Questions about saying nontrivial
How do you pronounce nontrivial?
Say non-TRIV-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈtrɪviəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontrivial?
Nontrivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIV). Broken into parts: non · TRIV · ee · ul.
Is nontrivial 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 /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/ (non-TRIV-ee-ul).