nonagglomerative
Syllables
non-ag-glo-mer-a-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnəˈɡlɑməreɪtɪv/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + agglomer- + -ative
The word 'nonagglomerative' is syllabified as non-ag-glo-mer-a-tive, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('mer'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'agglomer-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Not tending to form clusters or aggregates; not coalescing.
“The species exhibits a nonagglomerative growth pattern.”
“The data showed a nonagglomerative distribution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mer'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphemic structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel reduction possible.. ag — Closed syllable.. glo — Closed syllable.. mer — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Unstressed, reduced vowel.. tive — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be in the rime.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the syllable with the greatest weight (vowel quality, number of consonants).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'non' to /nə/).
- Permissible consonant clusters /gl/ and /mr/ in English.
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