How to pronounce nonvegetarian
Say it like non-vej-ih-TER-ee-un. Nonvegetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- non
- vej
- ih
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonvegetarian 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.
- vejKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonvegetarian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-vej-ih-TAIR-ee-un.
What does nonvegetarian mean?
- Not vegetarian
- One who is not a vegetarian.
Where does nonvegetarian come from?
From non- + vegetarian.
Words that rhyme with nonvegetarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonvegetarian.
- humanitarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
- veterinarian
Questions about saying nonvegetarian
How do you pronounce nonvegetarian?
Say non-vej-ih-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonvegetarian?
Nonvegetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: non · vej · ih · TER · ee · un.
Is nonvegetarian 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 /ˌnɒnvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən/ (non-vej-ih-TAIR-ee-un).