How to pronounce nonexistent
Say it like non-ug-ZIS-tunt. Nonexistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
- non
- ug
- ZIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonexistent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonexistent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-ug-ZIS-tunt.
What does nonexistent mean?
- Not existent or existing; not real.“"Hrunk" is a nonexistent word.”
- Not present or occurring.
- Something that does not exist.
Where does nonexistent come from?
From non- + existent.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with nonexistent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonexistent.
Questions about saying nonexistent
How do you pronounce nonexistent?
Say non-ug-ZIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnəɡˈzɪstənt/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnəɡˈzɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonexistent?
Nonexistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: non · ug · ZIS · tunt.
Is nonexistent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnɒnəɡˈzɪstənt/ (non-ug-ZIS-tunt).