nonsignificantly
Syllables
non-sig-ni-fic-ant-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.sɪɡ.nɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + sign- + -ificantly
The word 'nonsignificantly' is divided into six syllables: non-sig-ni-fic-ant-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fic'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'sign-', and the suffix '-ificantly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant closures.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not significant; to a degree that is not important or noticeable.
“The results were nonsignificantly different.”
“The change in temperature was nonsignificantly noticeable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fic'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with the '-ificantly' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sig — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. ni — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. fic — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. ant — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. ly — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Closure Rule
Consonants following a vowel sound close the syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently a separate syllable.
- The '-ically' suffix is broken down for detailed analysis.
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