How to Pronounce Nonsequitur

To pronounce "nonsequitur", say NONS-eq-uit-ur — 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

NONS-eq-uit-ur

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonsequitur”

"nonsequitur" has 4 syllables: nons-eq-uit-ur.

What does nonsequitur mean?

noun

  1. Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.

    “Having a costumed superhero abduct the vicar was an utter non sequitur in the novel.”

  2. Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy.

Antonyms

sequitur

Related words

noncausalityanti-climaxnonterminalnon-contradictionnonwordnonsuchnon-answerdenouement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonsequitur"?▾

"Nonsequitur" has 4 syllables: nons · eq · uit · ur.

What does "nonsequitur" mean?▾

Nonsequitur: Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.

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