nonconcentrically
Syllables
non-con-cen-tric-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒnˈsɛntrɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + concentr- + -ically
The word 'nonconcentrically' is divided into six syllables: non-con-cen-tric-al-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tric'). The word is formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'concentr-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve concentration; not focusing on a single point or area.
“The data points were plotted nonconcentrically around the mean.”
“The branches grew nonconcentrically, creating a wild, natural look.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'tric', due to a combination of penultimate stress tendency and morphological influence of the '-ically' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. tric — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
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Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of vowels, each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries (prefixes, roots, suffixes).
- The 'ntr' consonant cluster in 'centric' is permissible in English despite its complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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