nondistractingly
Syllables
non-dis-tract-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪsˈtræktɪŋli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + distract + -ingly
The word 'nondistractingly' is divided into five syllables: non-dis-tract-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on 'tract'. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'distract', and the suffix '-ingly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not distract; without causing diversion of attention.
“She worked nondistractingly at her desk.”
“He completed the task nondistractingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tract'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. dis — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. tract — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters generally remain within the same syllable, particularly following a vowel.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'tract' by some speakers, but syllabification remains consistent.
- The '-ingly' suffix is a standard adverbial suffix and doesn't pose unique syllabification challenges.
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