nonenvironmental
Syllables
non-en-vi-ron-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɪnvaɪrənˈmentl̩/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + environment + -al
The word 'nonenvironmental' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'environment', and the suffix '-al'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. The presence of a syllabic /l/ is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or concerned with the environment.
“The company was criticized for its nonenvironmental practices.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The first, second, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. vi — Open syllable.. ron — Closed syllable.. men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tal — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant /l/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Breaking up consonant clusters according to permissible syllable structures.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'tal'
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables
- Initial 'non-' prefix
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