nonsuccessionally
Syllables
non-suc-cess-ion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.səkˈsɛʃ.ən.ə.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + succession + -ally
The word 'nonsuccessionally' is divided into six syllables: non-suc-cess-ion-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cess'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'succession', and the suffix '-ally'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not follow in order or sequence; without succession.
“The events unfolded nonsuccessionally, making it difficult to follow the narrative.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cess'). The stress pattern follows the typical English pattern for words ending in '-ally', where the stress often falls on the syllable preceding the suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant onset.. suc — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. cess — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant onset and coda.. ion — Open syllable, consonant onset.. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel, consonant onset.. ly — Open syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'suc').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left without a vowel to belong to.
Suffix Division
Suffixes like '-ally' are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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