nonperpendicular
Syllables
non-per-pen-di-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjuːlə(r)/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + perpend + -icular
The word 'nonperpendicular' is divided into six syllables: non-per-pen-di-cu-lar. Primary stress falls on 'pen'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'perpend', and the suffix '-icular'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not at right angles; not orthogonal.
“The lines were nonperpendicular, creating a skewed image.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pen'). Stress is influenced by the root morpheme 'perpend'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Closed syllable.. cu — Closed syllable, diphthong.. lar — Open syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Splitting Digraphs
Consonant digraphs (e.g., 'sh', 'ch') are kept together within a syllable.
- The length of the word presents a challenge for syllabification.
- Potential for vowel reduction in 'non' in some dialects.
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