How to pronounce “non”
Say “non” in one beat
non
/nɑn/
The voice you hear here is American; the British form is /nɒn/ (see the table below), and a British voice is available in the app's settings.
- nonnɑn
- IPA (American)
- /nɑn/
- IPA (British)
- /nɒn/
- Respelling
- NAHN
- Syllables
- 1 — non
- Stress
- One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /nɑn/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
- Part of speech
- adverb
- Difficulty
- Beginner — most learners get this on the first take
American and British are not the same here
/nɑn/
/nɒn/
No audio here: sayit’s voice is American, so a British button would play the American word. Read the transcription instead.
What “non” means
- adverb
negation of a word or group of words
“he does not speak French”
Say it in a sentence
“The center operates as a non profit organization for the whole community.”“non”, answered
How do you pronounce “non”?
“non” is pronounced /nɑn/ (NAHN) in American English and /nɒn/ in British English — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /nɑn/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.
How many syllables does “non” have?
One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /nɑn/ — a single beat.
Is “non” said differently in British English?
Yes. American English says /nɑn/ (NAHN); British English says /nɒn/. Both are correct — choose the accent you are learning and stay inside it.
What does “non” mean?
As an adverb: negation of a word or group of words For example: “he does not speak French”
Where is the stress in “non”?
One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /nɑn/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
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