How to pronounce "non plussed" in English
nɒnˈplʌst
non·PLUHST
Primary stress: PLUHST
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “non plussed”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
non
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
PLUHST
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PLUHST"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "non plussed" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "non plussed is" sounds like "non plussed-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "non plussed" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “non plussed”
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[N]ote the honeſt Quaker vvas nonpluſſed, and greatly ſurprized at that Queſtion.
Hear it in context: “non plussed”
The English word “non plussed” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as nɒnˈplʌst (phonetic respelling: non-PLUHST). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (non · PLUHST), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PLUHST). Grammatically, “non plussed” functions as a adjective, verb. Hear native speakers say non plussed in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “non plussed”
- Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed.
- Unaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
- simple past and past participle of nonplus
Example Sentences (2)
- “[N]ote the honeſt Quaker vvas nonpluſſed, and greatly ſurprized at that Queſtion.”
- “"I regard Dean [W. P.] Baddeley's gambling activities with embarrassment and dismay," said Anglican dean of Melbourne S. Barton Babbage. […] The Rev. Baddeley remained nonplussed. "I don't intend to make a habit of going to the races but I feel clergymen should mix as our Lord did with all walks of life," Dr. Baddeley said.”
Pronounce: “non plussed”
- Pronunciation:
- non-PLUHST
- Syllables:
- non · PLUHST
- Written Hyphenation:
- non · plussed
- Primary stress:
- PLUHST
- IPA:
- nɒnˈplʌst
- Hear it in context
- non plussed
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"non plussed" (⁄nɒnˈplʌst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "non plussed" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about non plussed
How do you pronounce “non plussed”?
“non plussed” is pronounced ⁄nɒnˈplʌst⁄ (non-PLUHST). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “non plussed”?
“non plussed” has 2 syllables: non · PLUHST.
Where is the stress in “non plussed”?
The primary stress in “non plussed” is on “PLUHST”.
What does “non plussed” mean?
Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “non plussed”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.