How to pronounce nonuse
Say it like no-NYOOS. Nonuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOS).
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- no
- NYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonuse 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.
- NYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nonuse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NYOOS.
What does nonuse mean?
- The failure to make use of something.
Where does nonuse come from?
From non- + use.
Words that rhyme with nonuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonuse.
Questions about saying nonuse
How do you pronounce nonuse?
Say no-NYOOS. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnjus/. In British English it is /nɒˈnjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonuse?
Nonuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOS). Broken into parts: no · NYOOS.
Is nonuse 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 /nɒˈnjuːs/ (no-NYOOS).