nontemperamentally
Syllables
non-tem-per-a-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌtɛmpərəˈmɛntəli/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
non- + temper + amentally
The word 'nontemperamentally' is divided into seven syllables: non-tem-per-a-men-tal-ly. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'non-', root 'temper', and suffixes '-amentally'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not characterized by strong emotional reactions or impulsive behavior; calmly and rationally.
“He dealt with the crisis nontemperamentally, remaining calm and collected.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. tem — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. per — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. men — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. tal — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ly — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Complex morphology requires careful application of syllabification rules.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (regional variations).
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