noncharacteristically
Syllables
non-char-ac-ter-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkærəktərɪˈstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non + character + istically
The word 'noncharacteristically' is divided into eight syllables: non-char-ac-ter-is-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ter'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'character', and the suffix '-istically'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not typical of someone's usual character or behavior.
“He behaved noncharacteristically aggressively during the meeting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ter'). Stress is typical for words ending in '-ically', falling on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel.. char — Open syllable, part of the root, contains a vowel.. ac — Open syllable, part of the root, contains a vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, part of the root, contains a vowel and ends in a consonant.. is — Closed syllable, part of the suffix, contains a vowel and ends in a consonant.. ti — Open syllable, part of the suffix, contains a vowel.. cal — Open syllable, part of the suffix, contains a vowel.. ly — Open syllable, part of the suffix, contains a vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ch-' in 'character').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., '-istically').
- The initial 'non-' can be pronounced as /nɒn/ or /nɔn/ depending on regional accent, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
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