To pronounce "non-nonsense", say NONN-ons-ens-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NONN-ons-ens-e
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"non-nonsense" has 4 syllables: nonn-ons-ens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.
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"Non-nonsense" has 4 syllables: nonn · ons · ens · e.
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