nondetrimentali
Syllables
non-de-tri-men-ta-li
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪˈtrɪ.mən.tə.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + detriment + -ally
The word 'nondetrimentally' is divided into six syllables: non-de-tri-men-ta-li. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men-'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster splitting. It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that does not cause harm or damage.
“The policy was implemented nondetrimentally to the environment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men-'), the root syllable. The stress pattern is typical for English adverbs formed with the '-ally' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. men — Open syllable, primary stress.. ta — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds attaching to the following syllable.
- The sequence '-mentally' is a common adverbial formation and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel quality (e.g., /ɒ/ vs. /ɔ/) may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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