How to Pronounce "nonsense"
word
/ˈnɑnsɛns/
NAHN-sens
/nˈɒnsəns/
NON-suhns
Definition
Words, ideas, or statements that do not make sense or are clearly untrue. It can also refer to silly behavior or something you strongly reject as untrue.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɑnsɛns/
British English
/nˈɒnsəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHN-sens
UK
NON-suhns
Listen in Context
That story is nonsense.
Please stop talking nonsense.
The teacher said my answer was nonsense.
Nonsense, you did a great job.