nonexceptionally
Syllables
non-ex-cep-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ɪk.sɛpˈʃʌn.ə.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + except + -ion
The word 'nonexceptionally' is divided into six syllables: non-ex-cep-tion-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. It functions as an adverb meaning 'not exceptionally'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not exceptional; ordinarily; routinely.
“The project was completed nonexceptionally, within budget and on schedule.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- Potential reduction of /nɒn/ to /nən/ in rapid speech.
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