How to pronounce nonviolent
Say it like non-VY-uh-lunt. Nonviolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- non
- VY
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonviolent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonviolent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-VY-uh-lunt.
What does nonviolent mean?
- Alternative form of non-violent.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying nonviolent
How do you pronounce nonviolent?
Say non-VY-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈvaɪələnt/. In British English it is /nɒnˈvaɪələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonviolent?
Nonviolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: non · VY · uh · lunt.
Is nonviolent 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 /nɒnˈvaɪələnt/ (non-VY-uh-lunt).