nonperpendicularly
Syllables
non-per-pen-di-cu-lar-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjʊləri/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
non + perpendicular + ly
The word 'nonperpendicularly' is an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'perpendicular', and the suffix '-ly'. It is divided into seven syllables: non-per-pen-di-cu-lar-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('pen'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not at right angles; not perpendicularly.
“The lines were drawn nonperpendicularly, creating a skewed image.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pen'). The first and sixth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. pen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Closed syllable.. cu — Closed syllable.. lar — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, adjusting syllable duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) may affect vowel sounds but not syllable division.
- The 'perpen-' sequence can be pronounced with a blended sound, but syllable division remains consistent.
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