nonadventurously
Syllables
non-ad-ven-tur-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/nɒnədˈventʃərəsli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + adventure + -ously
The word 'nonadventurously' is divided into six syllables: non-ad-ven-tur-ous-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'adventure', and the suffix '-ously'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking willingness to undertake risks or new experiences; cautiously.
“He lived his life nonadventurously, preferring routine to excitement.”
“She approached the new job nonadventurously, carefully observing before taking action.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. ad — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ven — Closed syllable, part of the root.. tur — Stressed, open syllable, part of the root.. ous — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ly — Open syllable, part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress is determined by lexical rules, syllable weight, and morphological structure.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-ously' is consistently divided as '-ous-ly'.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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