nonphysiological
Syllables
non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + physio- + -logical
The word 'nonphysiological' is divided into seven syllables: non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The word is composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'physio-', and the suffix '-logical'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to the normal functioning of living organisms or their parts.
“The patient exhibited several nonphysiological symptoms.”
“The experiment focused on nonphysiological responses to stress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). This is typical for words ending in '-ical'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. phys — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. log — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open.
- The 'i-o' sequence could be analyzed differently, but separating them into syllables is more standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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