nondeprecatingly
Syllables
non-dep-re-cat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdeprɪˈkeɪtɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + deprecate + -ingly
The word 'nondeprecatingly' is divided into six syllables: non-dep-re-cat-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cat'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'deprecate', and the suffix '-ingly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not express disapproval; without criticizing.
“He spoke of her work nondeprecatingly, praising her efforts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cat').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel, nasal consonant.. dep — Closed syllable, short vowel, plosive consonant.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. cat — Closed syllable, diphthong, plosive consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, short vowel, nasal consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel + Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Vowel
Single vowel sounds form their own syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-ingly' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The vowel sounds in 'deprecate' are relatively stable and follow standard syllabification rules.
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