nonterritorially
Syllables
non-ter-ri-to-ri-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + territori- + -ally
The word 'nonterritorially' is divided into seven syllables: non-ter-ri-to-ri-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'). It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllable division following standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to or concerning territory.
“The agreement was applied nonterritorially to all member states.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'), influenced by morphological structure and general stress patterns in English.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Open syllable, schwa sound in unstressed position.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, maximizing onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a consonant cluster.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the second 'ri').
- The sequence '-tor-' functions as part of the root morpheme.
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