nonspeech
noun
non·speech
ˌnän-ˈspēch 
: something (such as a vocal sound) that is not speech
Indeed, until very recently the studies upon which this widely held belief was founded were not actually designed to test infants' preference for speech over nonspeech.—
Jenny R. Saffran et al.
—usually used before another noun
Jenny R. Saffran et al.students with nonspeech disabilities
nonspeech sounds
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“Nonspeech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonspeech. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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