How to pronounce nonvoting
Say it like non-VOH-ting. Nonvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- non
- VOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonvoting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonvoting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-VOH-ting.
What does nonvoting mean?
- Lacking the right to vote.“Nonvoting members of the association, in addition to not having their vote counted, also cannot participate in debates on motions.”
Where does nonvoting come from?
From non- + voting.
Words that rhyme with nonvoting
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Questions about saying nonvoting
How do you pronounce nonvoting?
Say non-VOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈvoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɒnˈvəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonvoting?
Nonvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: non · VOH · ting.
Is nonvoting 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 /nɒnˈvəʊtɪŋ/ (non-VOH-ting).