nonbureaucratically
Syllables
non-bu-reau-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌbjʊəˈrɒkrætɪkli/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + bureaucrat + -ically
The word 'nonbureaucratically' is syllabified as non-bu-reau-cra-ti-cal-ly, with primary stress on 'cra'. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'bureaucrat', and suffix '-ically', following onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not characteristic of or relating to bureaucracy; in a way that avoids bureaucratic procedures.
“The decision was made nonbureaucratically, avoiding lengthy paperwork.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'cra' (/'kræ/); secondary stress on 'bu' (/'bjuː/).
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bu — Open syllable.. reu — Open syllable.. cra — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Onset-Rime
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Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable where possible.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The glide /bjʊə/ is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' in some dialects.
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