How to Pronounce Nonlinear

To pronounce "nonlinear", say NONL-in-ear — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

NONL-in-ear

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonlinear”

"nonlinear" has 3 syllables: nonl-in-ear. It rhymes with overseer and sightseer, if that helps it stick.

What does nonlinear mean?

adjective

  1. (of a set of points) Not lying on a straight line.
  2. (of a molecule) Whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.

Antonyms

linear

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Words that rhyme with nonlinear

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overseersightseerheermeernonnucleardier

Related words

linearaccumulatorintrinsicallyinherentlynonlinearitynon-linearstraight-linedisproportionate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonlinear"?▾

"Nonlinear" has 3 syllables: nonl · in · ear.

What does "nonlinear" mean?▾

Nonlinear: (of a set of points) Not lying on a straight line.

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