nonpragmatically
Syllables
non-pra-gmat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnpræɡˈmætɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + pragmat + -ically
The word 'nonpragmatically' is divided into six syllables: non-pra-gmat-i-cal-ly. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mat'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'pragmat', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not practical or realistic; without regard for practical consequences.
“He dismissed her concerns nonpragmatically, focusing solely on the ideal outcome.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mat'). The stress pattern follows the general rule for words ending in '-ally', where stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless the base adjective is stressed elsewhere.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. pra — Open syllable, unstressed.. gmat — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'prag-') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes (e.g., '-ically') are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation and doesn't affect syllabification.
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