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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Start with the 'n' sound, using your tongue to press against the ridge behind your upper front teeth.
Step 2: Say the 'uh' sound as in 'cup'. Relax your mouth.
Step 3: End with another 'n' sound, following the same tongue position from Step 1.
nun (nun)
non (non)
known (known)
same as American
same as American
Yes, 'none' has only one syllable.
They sound similar because of the 'n' and 'u' sounds, but listen for the slight difference in vowel sound.
No, 'none' is typically pronounced the same in American and British English.
Means not any or no single one.
/ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɪstənt/
Not existing
/ˌnɒnˈstɪk/
Not sticking
/ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/
Not for profit
For 'nonexistent', stress is on 'ex'.
For 'nonstick', the final 'k' is pronounced.
For 'nonprofit', note the stress on 'prof'.
Ensure the vowel is pronounced as 'uh' and not 'ah'.
Make sure the tongue returns to the 'n' position at the end.
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