nonapologetically
Syllables
non-a-pol-o-get-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ə.pɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + apolog- + -etically
The word 'nonapologetically' is divided into eight syllables: non-a-pol-o-get-i-cal-ly. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'apolog-', and the suffixes '-etic' and '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('get'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that shows no apology or regret; unreservedly.
“He behaved nonapologetically, refusing to admit any wrongdoing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('get'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the fifth syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. a — Open syllable, single vowel (schwa).. pol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel (schwa).. get — Closed syllable, primary stress, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel (reduced).. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants forming the onset and/or rhyme.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A single vowel typically constitutes a syllable.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless doing so violates other rules.
- The consonant cluster '-get-' could theoretically be split, but is commonly pronounced as a single unit.
- Schwa vowels are common in unstressed syllables and do not pose a syllabification issue.
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