nonrestricttively
Syllables
non-re-strict-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv.li/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
non- + restrict + -ively
The word 'nonrestrictively' is divided into five syllables: non-re-strict-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on 'strict'. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'restrict', and the suffix '-ively'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not limit or define; not essentially.
“The information was presented nonrestrictively, allowing for multiple interpretations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strict'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, the fourth is secondary stressed, and the fifth is unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. strict — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tive — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- Potential for slight rhoticity in some GB English dialects.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- The 'str' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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