nonparasitically
Syllables
non-pa-ra-si-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌpærəˈsɪtɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + parasite + -ically
The word 'nonparasitically' is divided into seven syllables: non-pa-ra-si-ti-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si-'). The word is formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'parasite', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve parasitism; not in a parasitic way.
“The plant obtains nutrients nonparasitically from the soil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si-'). Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ically.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant, 'r' pronounced due to following vowel.. si — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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