nonoprobriously
Syllables
non-o-prob-ri-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.əˈprɒb.ri.əs.li/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + opprobrium + -iously
The word 'nonopprobriously' is divided into six syllables: non-o-prob-ri-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'opprobrium', and the suffix '-iously'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bri'). Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner free from reproach or blame; innocently.
“He acted nonopprobriously throughout the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bri').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Weak vowel syllable, schwa sound.. prob — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ous — Weak vowel syllable, schwa sound.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are divided after vowels, maximizing onsets.
Schwa Syllable
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa, forming separate syllables.
- The 'pprob' consonant cluster is unusual but follows English phonotactic rules.
- The schwa sounds in the second and fifth syllables are common in unstressed positions.
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