How to pronounce nonvolitionally
Say it like nahn-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. Nonvolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- nahn
- vuh
- LISH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonvolitionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nonvolitionally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does nonvolitionally mean?
- In a manner that is not volitional; not of one's own will.
Where does nonvolitionally come from?
From non- + volitionally.
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Questions about saying nonvolitionally
How do you pronounce nonvolitionally?
Say nahn-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnvəˈlɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnvəˈlɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonvolitionally?
Nonvolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: nahn · vuh · LISH · uh · nuh · lee.
Is nonvolitionally 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 /ˌnɒnvəˈlɪʃənəli/ (non-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee).