To pronounce "nongovernmental", say NONG-ov-ernm-ent-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nongovernmental" has 5 syllables: nong-ov-ernm-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.
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"Nongovernmental" has 5 syllables: nong · ov · ernm · ent · al.
Nongovernmental: Not governmental; not derived from a government; civilian.
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