How to Pronounce "nonlethal"
word
nɑnˈɫiθəɫ
non-LEE-thuhl
nɒnˈliːθəl
non-LEE-thuhl
Definition
Describes something that is not capable of causing death, especially used for weapons or methods intended to avoid killing.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɑnˈɫiθəɫ
British English
nɒnˈliːθəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
non-LEE-thuhl
UK
non-LEE-thuhl
Listen in Context
The police used nonlethal weapons to control the crowd.
Rubber bullets are considered nonlethal.
They use nonlethal traps to catch animals safely.
That spray is nonlethal, but it’ll definitely stop someone from advancing.