nonmetaphorically
Syllables
non-me-ta-phor-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + metaphor + -ically
The word 'nonmetaphorically' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on 'phor'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, and the word signifies a literal, non-figurative manner of expression.
Definitions
- 1
In a literal manner; not figuratively or symbolically.
“He described the events nonmetaphorically, focusing on the concrete details.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phor'), typical for adverbs ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, CV structure.. me — Open syllable, CV structure.. ta — Open syllable, CV structure.. phor — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, V structure.. cal — Open syllable, CV structure.. ly — Open syllable, CV structure.
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