nontransgressively
Syllables
non-trans-gress-ive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.træŋˈɡres.ɪv.li/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + transgress + ive-ly
The word 'nontransgressively' is divided into five syllables: non-trans-gress-ive-ly. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'transgress', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ive'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not transgress; without violating rules or boundaries.
“He acted nontransgressively, always adhering to the company's code of conduct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ive'), following the general rule for -ly adverbs, but influenced by the morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. trans — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. gress — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ive — Open, stressed syllable, suffix.. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters before a vowel are typically part of the same syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ends with a consonant sound when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
- The /ŋɡr/ consonant cluster in 'transgress' is relatively uncommon but phonotactically valid.
- Stress placement is influenced by both general rules and morphological structure.
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