nonegotistically
Syllables
non-e-go-tis-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.iː.ɡoʊˈtɪs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + ego- + -tistically
The word 'nonegotistically' is divided into seven syllables: non-e-go-tis-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'ego-', and the suffix '-tistically'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant boundary rules, allowing for complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by excessive self-importance or egotism; self-centeredly.
“He spoke nonegotistically about his achievements, expecting everyone to admire him.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for adverbs ending in '-ally'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. go — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are generally divided at vowel-consonant boundaries.
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The consonant cluster '-tistically' is permissible in English, despite its complexity.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ego' to a schwa /ə/ in some pronunciations.
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