nontautologically
Syllables
non-tau-to-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + tauto- + -logically
The word 'nontautologically' is divided into seven syllables: non-tau-to-log-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on 'log'. It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that avoids unnecessary repetition or circular reasoning; not redundantly.
“He explained the concept nontautologically, avoiding any circular definitions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'), due to the influence of the '-ically' suffix and the root's relative weakness.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, CV structure.. tau — Open syllable, CV structure.. to — Open syllable, CV structure.. log — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. i — Open syllable, V structure.. cal — Open syllable, CVC structure.. ly — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The sequence '-tology' is not ambiguous in this context due to the adverbial suffix '-ically'.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'to' to a schwa /tə/ in some accents.
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