How to Pronounce "nonviolent"
word
nɑnˈvaɪəɫənt
non-VY-uh-luhnt
ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt
non-VY-uh-luhnt
Definition
Not using physical force or violence. It describes actions, people, or movements that aim to resolve issues peacefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɑnˈvaɪəɫənt
British English
ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
non-VY-uh-luhnt
UK
non-VY-uh-luhnt
Listen in Context
The protest was nonviolent and peaceful.
Gandhi led a nonviolent movement for independence.
They believe in nonviolent solutions to problems.
His approach to conflict is always nonviolent—he prefers to talk things out.