CEFR C1

nonsyllabic

adjective

Meaning

Not forming a syllable or not containing syllables.

Examples

The sound 'mhm' is often considered nonsyllabic.
Some linguistic analyses focus on nonsyllabic vocalizations.

Synonyms: unsyllabic, non-syllabic

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nonsyllabic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /nɒn.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/

Definition

Not forming a syllable or not containing syllables.

Examples

The sound 'mhm' is often considered nonsyllabic.
Some linguistic analyses focus on nonsyllabic vocalizations.
Certain types of chanting can utilize nonsyllabic sounds.

Synonyms of nonsyllabic

Words with a similar meaning to nonsyllabic:

unsyllabic
non-syllabic

Antonyms of nonsyllabic

Words with the opposite meaning to nonsyllabic:

syllabic

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