How to Pronounce Nonliteral

To pronounce "nonliteral", say NONL-it-er-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

NONL-it-er-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonliteral”

"nonliteral" has 4 syllables: nonl-it-er-al.

What does nonliteral mean?

noun

  1. That which is not a literal.

adjective

  1. Not literal.

Synonyms

figurative

Related words

extendedfigurativeanalogicalmetaphoricalsynecdochicalmetonymicmetaphoricmetonymical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonliteral"?▾

"Nonliteral" has 4 syllables: nonl · it · er · al.

What does "nonliteral" mean?▾

Nonliteral: That which is not a literal.

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