uninterrogativly
Syllables
un-in-ter-ro-ga-tiv-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnɪntərˈrɒɡətɪvli/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + interrog- + -atively
The word 'uninterrogatively' is divided into seven syllables: un-in-ter-ro-ga-tiv-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ro'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'interrog-', and the suffix '-atively'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel peak, and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve questioning or inquiry; without asking questions.
“He accepted the information uninterrogatively.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ro'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words, influenced by the suffix '-atively'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, stressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. tiv — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables are maintained (e.g., 'un-', 'in-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- The '-atively' suffix is a common area for pronunciation variation.
- Rapid speech may simplify the 'ntər' sequence.
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