nonadministrative
Syllables
non-ad-min-is-tra-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪ.tɪv/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + administer + -ative
The word 'nonadministrative' is divided into six syllables: non-ad-min-is-tra-tive. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or involving administration.
“The nonadministrative staff were responsible for filing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ative'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ad — Open syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, stressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The stress pattern is typical for English adjectives ending in '-ative'.
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