nonintellectually
Syllables
non-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnˌtɛlˈɛktʃuəli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + intellect + -ually
The word 'nonintellectually' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lec'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-ually'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking intellectual understanding or thought; without using intellect.
“He reacted nonintellectually, driven by pure emotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lec'), typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lec — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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