nonexaggeratedly
Syllables
non-ex-ag-ger-at-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪdli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + exaggerate + -edly
The word 'nonexaggeratedly' is an adverb formed with the prefix 'non-', the root 'exaggerate', and the suffix '-edly'. It is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-ag-ger-at-ed-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ger'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not exaggerate; without embellishment or overstatement.
“He described the event nonexaggeratedly, focusing on the facts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ger'). The first, second, fifth, and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ag — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ger — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. at — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Division Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- The /n/ in 'non' may be reduced in rapid speech.
- The /d/ in 'ed' can be pronounced as /t/ after voiceless consonants.
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