How to pronounce nonwoven
Say it like non-WOH-vin. Nonwoven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOH).
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- non
- WOH
- vin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonwoven 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.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nonwoven
- 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".
British respelling: non-WOH-vin.
What does nonwoven mean?
- Not woven.
- Any of various fabriclike materials made from long fibers bonded together by chemical or mechanical processes.
Where does nonwoven come from?
From non- + woven.
Questions about saying nonwoven
How do you pronounce nonwoven?
Say non-WOH-vin. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈwoʊvɪn/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈwəʊvɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonwoven?
Nonwoven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOH). Broken into parts: non · WOH · vin.
Is nonwoven 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 /ˌnɒnˈwəʊvɪn/ (non-WOH-vin).