nonrevolutionary
Syllables
non-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌrevəˈljuːʃənəri/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + revolution + -ary
The word 'nonrevolutionary' is divided into seven syllables: non-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with schwa vowels often forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not revolutionary; not involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
“The government pursued a nonrevolutionary course of action.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lution'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and complex roots.
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. rev — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. o — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel, typically unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a schwa vowel.. ar — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel, typically unstressed.. y — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Schwa Rule
Schwa vowels often form their own syllables, particularly in unstressed positions.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel sequences within the root 'revolution' are divided based on phonetic prominence.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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