How to pronounce nontroublesome
Say it like non-TRUHB-ul-sum. Nontroublesome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHB).
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- non
- TRUHB
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontroublesome 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.
- TRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nontroublesome
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-TRUHB-ul-sum.
What does nontroublesome mean?
- Not troublesome.
Where does nontroublesome come from?
From non- + troublesome.
Questions about saying nontroublesome
How do you pronounce nontroublesome?
Say non-TRUHB-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈtrʌbəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈtrʌbəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontroublesome?
Nontroublesome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: non · TRUHB · ul · sum.
Is nontroublesome 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 /ˌnɒnˈtrʌbəlsəm/ (non-TRUHB-ul-sum).