nondevelopmental
Syllables
non-de-vel-op-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdɪvɛlɒpˈmɛntəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + develop + -mental
The word 'nondevelopmental' is divided into six syllables: non-de-vel-op-men-tal. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vel'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'develop', and the suffix '-mental'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or involving development; not contributing to growth or progress.
“The nondevelopmental land was left untouched.”
“The child exhibited nondevelopmental behaviors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vel'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'on'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɪ'. vel — Closed syllable, onset 'v', rime 'el'. op — Closed syllable, onset 'ɒ', rime 'p'. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'en'. tal — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'əl'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone in a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Dividing after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
- Vowel clusters within 'developmental' could allow for alternative syllabifications, but the chosen division is more consistent with standard English phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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