How to Pronounce Nonviolence

To pronounce "nonviolence", say NONV-iol-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NONV-iol-enc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonviolence”

"nonviolence" has 4 syllables: nonv-iol-enc-e. It rhymes with violence, if that helps it stick.

What does nonviolence mean?

noun

  1. A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

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Words that rhyme with nonviolence

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violence

Related words

non-violenceanarcho-pacifismpacificismnoninterventionismpacifismanti-militarismsarvodaya

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How many syllables are in "nonviolence"?▾

"Nonviolence" has 4 syllables: nonv · iol · enc · e.

What does "nonviolence" mean?▾

Nonviolence: A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

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