How to Pronounce Nonverbal

To pronounce "nonverbal", say NONV-erb-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NONV-erb-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonverbal”

"nonverbal" has 3 syllables: nonv-erb-al. It rhymes with burble and verbal, if that helps it stick.

What does nonverbal mean?

noun

  1. A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

adjective

  1. (of communication) in a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.
  2. (grammar, somewhat rare) of or relating to a word that belongs to any part of speech other than that of verbs

Antonyms

verbal

Words that rhyme with nonverbal

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burbleverbalherbalherbelkerbelverblezirbel

Related words

communicativecommunicatorygesturalnumericalmathematicalnon-verbalpictorialunspoken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonverbal"?▾

"Nonverbal" has 3 syllables: nonv · erb · al.

What does "nonverbal" mean?▾

Nonverbal: A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

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