How to pronounce nonviable
Say it like nahn-VY-uh-bul. Nonviable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- nahn
- VY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonviable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonviable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-VY-uh-bul.
What does nonviable mean?
- Not viable: not capable of independent life; not practicable.
Where does nonviable come from?
From non- + viable.
Words that rhyme with nonviable
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Questions about saying nonviable
How do you pronounce nonviable?
Say nahn-VY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈvaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˈvaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonviable?
Nonviable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: nahn · VY · uh · bul.
Is nonviable 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 /nɒnˈvaɪəbəl/ (non-VY-uh-bul).