nonsubstantially
Syllables
non-sub-stan-tial-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.sʌbˈstæn.ʃə.li/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + sub-stant- + -ially
The word 'nonsubstantially' is divided into five syllables: non-sub-stan-tial-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tial'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'sub-stant-', and the adverbial suffix '-ially'. The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not substantial; insignificantly.
“The changes were nonsubstantially different from the original plan.”
“The evidence presented was nonsubstantially supportive of the claim.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tial'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sub — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. stan — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tial — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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