nonlegislatively
Syllables
non-leg-is-la-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˈledʒɪsleɪtɪvli/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non + legislate + atively
The word 'nonlegislatively' is divided into six syllables: non-leg-is-la-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'tive'. It's an adverb formed from the root 'legislate' with the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-atively'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to legislation; without enacting or considering laws.
“The decision was made nonlegislatively, bypassing the usual parliamentary process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'tive'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. leg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. la — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. tive — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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