nonprovidentially
Syllables
non-pro-vi-den-tial-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnprəˈvɪdəntʃəli/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + provid- + -ence/-tial-ly
The word 'nonprovidentially' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-vi-den-tial-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tial'). It's an adverb formed through multiple affixations from Latin and English roots, meaning 'without foresight'. Syllable division follows vowel/consonant boundaries and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows a lack of foresight or preparation; without providing for the future.
“He nonprovidentially spent all his savings on a whim.”
“The company's nonprovidential investment led to its downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tial'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. pro — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. vi — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. den — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. tial — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end, stressed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.
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Vowel Boundary
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. Division occurs before the next consonant.
Consonant Cluster
When a consonant cluster ends a syllable, the division occurs before the cluster.
- Potential alternative syllabification of 'den-ti-al' but 'den-tial' is more common.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in RP English.
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