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nonlethargically

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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6syllables

nonlethargically

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

non-le-thar-gi-cal-ly

Pronunciation

/ˌnɒn.ləˈθɑː.dʒɪ.kli/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

non + letharg + ically

The word 'nonlethargically' is divided into six syllables: non-le-thar-gi-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'letharg-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.

Definitions

adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness; sluggishly.

    “He responded nonlethargically to the news, showing little emotion.”

    syn:apatheticallylistlesslylanguidlyinertly
    ant:energeticallyenthusiasticallyactivelyvigorously

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gar-').

Syllables

6
non/nɒn/
le/le/
thar/θɑː/
gi/dʒɪ/
cal/kæl/
ly/li/

non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable.. thar — Open syllable.. gi — Closed syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

non

Latin origin, negation.

root

letharg

Greek origin, relating to sluggishness.

suf

ically

Latin/French origin, adverbial suffix.

Similar Words

his­tor­i­cal­lyma­the­mat­i­cal­lylog­i­cal­ly

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.

Open Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.

Closed Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.

  • Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some accents.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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