nonargumentatively
Syllables
non-ar-gu-men-ta-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌɑrɡjʊˈmɛntətɪvli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non + argue + mentatively
The word 'nonargumentatively' is divided into seven syllables: non-ar-gu-men-ta-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'argue', and the suffixes '-mentatively'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant clusters, with stress influencing the overall pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve or rely on arguments; without disputation.
“The issue was resolved nonargumentatively.”
“They reached a decision nonargumentatively, avoiding a heated debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. ar — Open syllable, unstressed. gu — Closed syllable, unstressed. men — Closed syllable, primary stress. ta — Open syllable, unstressed. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed. ly — Open syllable, unstressed
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