nonterminatively
Syllables
non-ter-mi-na-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.tɜː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪv.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + termin- + -atively
The word 'nonterminatively' is divided into six syllables: non-ter-mi-na-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not reach a conclusion or end; without being limited or defined.
“The discussion continued nonterminatively, with no resolution in sight.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Stress is influenced by the length of the word and the presence of the -ly suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'on'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɜː'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɪ'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'eɪ'. tive — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪv'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
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