nonreprehensibly
Syllables
non-re-pre-hen-si-bly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪ.prɪˈhen.sɪ.bli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + reprehens- + -ibly
The word 'nonreprehensibly' is divided into six syllables: non-re-pre-hen-si-bly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'reprehens-', and the suffix '-ibly'. Syllabification follows the rules of vowel sounds forming syllables and keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that cannot be blamed or criticized; blamelessly.
“He acted nonreprehensibly throughout the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. si — Open syllable.. bly — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept within the same syllable, especially following a vowel.
- The 'r' sound in 're' may be reduced in some pronunciations, but is generally present in standard GB English.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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