How to pronounce nonunion
Say it like no-NYOO-nyun. Nonunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- no
- NYOO
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonunion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- noKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonunion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NYOO-nyun.
What does nonunion mean?
- Not part of a labor union; not unionized.
- Lack of union; failure to become united.
- The failure of a broken bone to heal“the nonunion of the distal part of the humerus”
Where does nonunion come from?
From non- + union.
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Words that rhyme with nonunion
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Questions about saying nonunion
How do you pronounce nonunion?
Say no-NYOO-nyun. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnjunjən/. In British English it is /nɒˈnjuːnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonunion?
Nonunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: no · NYOO · nyun.
Is nonunion 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 /nɒˈnjuːnjən/ (no-NYOO-nyun).