How to Pronounce Non-binary

To pronounce "non-binary", say NONB-in-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “non-binary”

"non-binary" has 3 syllables: nonb-in-ary.

What does non-binary mean?

noun

  1. Something which is not a binary (executable computer file).
  2. A genderqueer person.

adjective

  1. Not binary.
  2. (transgender) Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

Synonyms

enbygenderqueer

Related words

nontransgenderednon-cisgendernonquasibinarynonbisexualnon-heterosexualnontranssexualnongenderednontrans

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "non-binary"?▾

"Non-binary" has 3 syllables: nonb · in · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "non-binary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "non-binary" is /ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/.

What does "non-binary" mean?▾

Non-binary: Something which is not a binary (executable computer file).

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