nonsuppresively
Syllables
non-sup-pre-sive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.səˈpres.ɪv.li/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + suppress + -ively
The word 'nonsuppressively' is divided into five syllables: non-sup-pre-sive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pre'). It is an adverb formed from the root 'suppress' with the prefixes 'non-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not restrain, prevent, or put down; without suppression.
“The information was released nonsuppressively.”
“The artist expressed herself nonsuppressively.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pre'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sup — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sive — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., 'suppressively').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Ensuring that consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables in British English.
- The 's' clusters are permissible in English onsets and codas.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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