How to pronounce nonwhites
Say it like non-WYTS. Nonwhites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYTS).
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- non
- WYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonwhites 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.
- WYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nonwhites
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-WYTS.
Other ways to say nonwhites
Nonwhites also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- NAHNH-WYTS /ˈnɑnhˈwaɪts/
What does nonwhites mean?
- plural of nonwhite How to pronounce nonwhite
Words that rhyme with nonwhites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonwhites.
Questions about saying nonwhites
How do you pronounce nonwhites?
Say non-WYTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈwaɪts/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈwaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonwhites?
Nonwhites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYTS). Broken into parts: non · WYTS.
Is nonwhites 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 /ˌnɒnˈwaɪts/ (non-WYTS).