Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonuse

/nɒnˈjuːs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables
nonuse
IPA
/nɒnˈjuːs/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The failure to make use of something.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From non- + use.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /nɒnˈjuːs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

nonuses (plural) non-use (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce nonuse?
The recorded pronunciation is /nɒnˈjuːs/.
What does nonuse mean?
The failure to make use of something.
Where does nonuse come from?
From non- + use.

How to pronounce nonuse

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nonuse”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/nɒnˈjuːs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “nonuse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.