nonmetallurgical
Syllables
non-me-tal-lur-gi-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌmɛtəˈlɜːdʒɪkəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + metallurgical
The word 'nonmetallurgical' is divided into six syllables: non-me-tal-lur-gi-cal. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lur'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-' and the root 'metallurgical'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to metallurgy; not involving the working of metals.
“The research focused on nonmetallurgical methods of joining materials.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lur'). Stress is influenced by morphological structure and general penultimate syllable stress rules.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tal — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. lur — Open syllable, primary stress.. gi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
- The consonant cluster '-lurgical' requires careful consideration, but the distinct vowel sound and stress placement justify the division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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