nonallegorically
Syllables
non-al-le-gor-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.əˈlɛɡ.ər.ɪ.kli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non + allegory + ically
The word 'nonallegorically' is divided into seven syllables: non-al-le-gor-i-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'allegory', and the suffix '-ically'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the penultimate syllable receiving stress due to the '-ically' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not allegorical; literally, not figuratively.
“He interpreted the poem nonallegorically, focusing on the literal meaning of the words.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i' in 'i-cal'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gor — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in '-ically' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'al-le' sequence is maintained for accurate syllabification, despite potential reduction in speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect the core syllabification.
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