How to Pronounce Nonexistent

To pronounce "nonexistent", say NON-ex-ist-ent — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

NON-ex-ist-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonexistent”

"nonexistent" has 4 syllables: non-ex-ist-ent. It rhymes with persistent and distant, if that helps it stick.

What does nonexistent mean?

adjective

  1. Not existent; not real.

    “"Hrunk" is a nonexistent word.”

Synonyms

inexistent

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Words that rhyme with nonexistent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

persistentdistantinsistentinconsistentexistentconsistentassistantresistantself-consistent

Related words

nonextantlackingabsentmissingwantingvanishedinexistentnon-existent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonexistent"?▾

"Nonexistent" has 4 syllables: non · ex · ist · ent.

What does "nonexistent" mean?▾

Nonexistent: Not existent; not real.

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