How to pronounce nonutility
Say it like non-yoo-TIL-ih-tee. Nonutility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL).
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- non
- yoo
- TIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonutility 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonutility
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-yoo-TIL-ih-tee.
What does nonutility mean?
- A company, etc. that is not a utility.
Where does nonutility come from?
From non- + utility.
Words that rhyme with nonutility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonutility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying nonutility
How do you pronounce nonutility?
Say non-yoo-TIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnjuˈtɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnjuːˈtɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonutility?
Nonutility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL). Broken into parts: non · yoo · TIL · ih · tee.
Is nonutility 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 /ˌnɒnjuːˈtɪlɪti/ (non-yoo-TIL-ih-tee).