How to Pronounce Non-verbal

To pronounce "non-verbal", say NONV-erb-al — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˌnɒn.ˈvɜː.bəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/[ˌnɒn.ˈvɜː.bəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “non-verbal”

"non-verbal" has 3 syllables: nonv-erb-al.

What does non-verbal mean?

noun

  1. A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

adjective

  1. (of communication) in a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.
  2. (grammar, somewhat rare) of or relating to a word that belongs to any part of speech other than that of verbs

Antonyms

verbal

Related words

nonverbalnon-gesturalnonverbalizednonwrittenunverbalizedunverbalisednon-visualunwritten

Frequently asked questions

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

"Non-verbal" has 3 syllables: nonv · erb · al.

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

The IPA transcription of "non-verbal" is /[ˌnɒn.ˈvɜː.bəɫ]/.

What does "non-verbal" mean?▾

Non-verbal: A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

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