To pronounce "non-living", say NONL-iv-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"non-living" has 3 syllables: nonl-iv-ing. It rhymes with nonliving, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nonliving — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Non-living" has 3 syllables: nonl · iv · ing.
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