nonchronological
Syllables
non-chro-no-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + chron- + -ological
The word 'nonchronological' is divided into six syllables: non-chro-no-log-i-cal. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'chron-', and the suffix '-ological'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not arranged in order of time.
“The narrative was deliberately nonchronological, jumping between different periods.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. chro — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, schwa.. log — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, schwa.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable typically ends at the consonant.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is often treated as a single unit despite containing multiple letters.
- Schwa sounds are common in unstressed syllables and can be reduced in pronunciation.
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