nondepartmentally
Syllables
non-dep-art-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪpɑːtˈmentəli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + depart + -mentally
The word 'nondepartmentally' is divided into six syllables: non-dep-art-men-tal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). It's an adverb formed from a root with a prefix and multiple suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to or controlled by specific departments.
“The decision was made nondepartmentally to ensure fairness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. dep — Closed syllable, short vowel.. art — Open syllable, long vowel.. men — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, primary stress.. tal — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form a syllable.
- Schwa vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is generally separated as a syllable.
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