noncontemptuously
Syllables
non-con-temp-tuous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛm.ptʃʊəs.li/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + contempt + -uous-ly
The word 'noncontemptuously' is divided into five syllables: non-con-temp-tuous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tuous'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not express contempt; without disdain or scorn.
“He accepted the apology noncontemptuously.”
“She treated her rivals noncontemptuously, despite their past actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tuous'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. con — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. temp — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tuous — Stressed, open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ly — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally kept within the same syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress assignment influences syllable prominence.
- The consonant cluster '-pt-' could potentially be split, but is generally maintained.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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