How to Pronounce Nonagenarian

To pronounce "nonagenarian", say NON-ag-en-ar-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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Letters

/ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonagenarian”

"nonagenarian" has 5 syllables: non-ag-en-ar-ian.

What does nonagenarian mean?

noun

  1. One who is between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. One who is in his or her tenth decade.

adjective

  1. Being between the ages of 90 and 99, inclusive. In one's tenth decade.
  2. Of or relating to a nonagenarian.

Related words

oldninetysomethingoctogenarianseptuagenariansexagenarianoctogenaryquinquagenarianseventysomething

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonagenarian"?▾

"Nonagenarian" has 5 syllables: non · ag · en · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "nonagenarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nonagenarian" is /ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/.

What does "nonagenarian" mean?▾

Nonagenarian: One who is between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. One who is in his or her tenth decade.

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