How to pronounce nonwovens
Say it like non-WOH-vunz. Nonwovens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOH).
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- non
- WOH
- vunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonwovens 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.
- vunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonwovens
- 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-vunz.
What does nonwovens mean?
- plural of nonwoven How to pronounce nonwoven
Questions about saying nonwovens
How do you pronounce nonwovens?
Say non-WOH-vunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈwoʊvənz/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈwəʊvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonwovens?
Nonwovens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOH). Broken into parts: non · WOH · vunz.
Is nonwovens 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 /ˌnɒnˈwəʊvənz/ (non-WOH-vunz).