nongravitational
Syllables
non-gra-vi-ta-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + gravit- + -ational
Nongravitational is a six-syllable adjective with Latin roots. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality. The word's structure is typical of complex English adjectives.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or affected by gravity.
“The spacecraft entered a nongravitational phase of its journey.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. gra — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. vi — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Syllable beginning with a consonant cluster, schwa vowel.. al — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the syllable they most naturally belong to.
- Potential elision of 't' before /ʃ/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic).
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