How to Pronounce Nonchalance

To pronounce "nonchalance", say NONCH-al-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɒnʃələns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnɒnʃələns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonchalance”

"nonchalance" has 4 syllables: nonch-al-anc-e. It rhymes with nonce and sconce, if that helps it stick.

What does nonchalance mean?

noun

  1. Indifference; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

Words that rhyme with nonchalance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

noncesconceresponsehaunceensconcejaunceponcepauncechaunceskonceboncelaunce

Related words

indifferenceunconcernapathycarelessnessnegligencedisregardnonchalantnessdetachment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonchalance"?▾

"Nonchalance" has 4 syllables: nonch · al · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nonchalance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nonchalance" is /ˈnɒnʃələns/.

What does "nonchalance" mean?▾

Nonchalance: Indifference; carelessness; coolness; disregard, detachment.

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