nondemocratically
Syllables
non-de-mo-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdeməˈkrætɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + democrat + -ically
The word 'nondemocratically' is a seven-syllable adverb. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti').
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not conforming to democratic principles; undemocratically.
“The country was ruled nondemocratically for decades.”
“He acted nondemocratically by suppressing dissent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. mo — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. cra — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cal — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ly — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the same syllable.
Morpheme Integrity Rule
Avoid breaking up recognizable morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhoticity) may affect phonetic transcription but not syllabification.
- The sequence '-democra-' could be analyzed differently by some phonologists, but the standard approach prioritizes vowel sounds and morpheme integrity.
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