nonsynthetically
Syllables
non-syn-the-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.sɪnˈθet.ɪ.kli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + synthes- + -ically
The word 'nonsynthetically' is divided into six syllables: non-syn-the-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tic'). It's an adverb formed from a root (synthes-) with a negative prefix (non-) and an adverbial suffix (-ically). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and sonority.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not involving synthesis; not artificially or chemically created.
“The compounds were identified as being produced nonsynthetically.”
“The artist worked nonsynthetically, relying on natural pigments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tic'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs derived from adjectives.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. syn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. tic — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa vowel.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Coda Rule
Syllables can have an onset and a coda.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and word length.
- The schwa in the 'al' syllable is a common vowel reduction.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
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