nonobstetrically
Syllables
non-ob-stet-ri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɒbˈstɛt.rɪ.kəl.i/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + obstetr- + -ically
The word 'nonobstetrically' is divided into six syllables: non-ob-stet-ri-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'obstetr-', and the suffix '-ically'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cal'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and respects morphological boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to the practice of obstetrics; not directly involving childbirth.
“The study was conducted nonobstetrically, focusing on prenatal health.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cal'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ob — Closed syllable.. stet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ri — Open syllable.. cal — Closed, stressed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized based on sonority.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The 'tr' cluster in 'stet' is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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