nonrepresentatively
Syllables
non-re-pre-sen-ta-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌreprɪˈzɛntətɪvli/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
non + represent + atively
The word 'nonrepresentatively' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-pre-sen-ta-tive-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'represent', and the suffix '-atively'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not accurately or faithfully portray something; not representatively.
“The data was presented nonrepresentatively, leading to a skewed interpretation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ta' in 'tatively'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pre — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s) and ending in a consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants grouped to maximize onsets.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to a schwa /nən/ in some pronunciations.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.