nondeleteriously
Syllables
non-de-le-ter-i-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdiːlɪˈtɪəriəsli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + deleterious + -ly
The word 'nondeleteriously' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel-after-consonant rules. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'). It's an adverb formed from the adjective 'deleterious' with the addition of the '-ly' suffix. Syllabification is consistent across standard GB English pronunciations.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not harmful or damaging; without causing destruction.
“The chemicals were handled nondeleteriously to avoid environmental contamination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter') due to the inherent stress pattern of the root word 'deleterious' and typical adverbial stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset consonant.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant, stressed.. i — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ous — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ly — Open syllable, onset consonant.
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Vowel After Consonant
Dividing syllables after each vowel sound when it is preceded by a consonant.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
- The length of the word requires careful application of the vowel-after-consonant rule.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'deleterious' in some accents.
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