nonsense
NON-sens
nonsens
/ˈnɑnsɛns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “nonsense” is spelled “nonsens”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | n | o | n | s | e | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /n/ | /ɑ/ | /n/ | /s/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “nonsense” with
8 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“nonsens” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “nonsense”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“nonsense” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “nonsense”?
“nonsense” is pronounced NON-sens — IPA /ˈnɑnsɛns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “nonsens”.
How many syllables are in “nonsense”?
“nonsense” has 2 syllables: NON-sens (the capitalized syllable is stressed).