nonintoxicatingly
Syllables
non-in-tox-i-cat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪŋli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + toxic + -ateingly
The word 'nonintoxicatingly' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-tox-i-cat-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cat'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'toxic' with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not intoxicate.
“He drank the juice nonintoxicatingly, enjoying the flavor without any alcoholic effect.”
ant:intoxicatingly
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cat'). The stress is relatively weak on the initial syllables, building towards the root and then diminishing again.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'on'. in — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 'n'. tox — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ox'. i — Single vowel syllable. cat — Closed syllable, primary stress, onset 'k', rime 'at'. ing — Syllabic nasal, consonant cluster. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'y'
Word Parts
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Vowel Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally split by a vowel.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- The 'ing' suffix maintains its syllabic status due to the stress pattern and clarity of pronunciation.
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