Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonbuilding

/nˈɑnbˈɪldɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: non-build-ing
IPA: /nˈɑnbˈɪldɪŋ/

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not being or pertaining to a building.

noun

A structure that is not a building.

Example Sentences

"Nonbuilding structures include all self-supporting structures other than buildings that carry gravity loads and resist the effects of earthquakes."

Etymology

From non- + building.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: non

Inflected Forms

nonbuildings (plural)

Rhymes With

building rebuilding gilding

Questions

How do you pronounce nonbuilding?: The recorded pronunciation is /nˈɑnbˈɪldɪŋ/.
What does nonbuilding mean?: Not being or pertaining to a building.
Where does nonbuilding come from?: From non- + building.

How to pronounce nonbuilding

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