noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:During the meditation, participants were instructed to listen for any nonspeech sounds that might emerge as a form of self-expression without using words.

Definition:Sounds produced in the mouth or throat that are not words or syllables but such as hums, whistles, or groans.

From nonspeech sounds

Example:The researchers analyzed the nonspeech vocalizations to determine the emotional state of the participants during the experiment.

Definition:Vocal sounds that do not contain linguistic content, such as whines, moans, or sighs.

From nonspeech vocalizations