nonaristocratically
Syllables
non-ar-is-to-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.əˈrɪs.təˌkræt.ɪ.kə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + aristocrat + -ically
The word 'nonaristocratically' is divided into eight syllables: non-ar-is-to-cra-ti-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'aristocrat', and the suffix '-ically'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, with vowel reduction occurring in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not characteristic of aristocrats; in a way that is not refined, elegant, or noble.
“He behaved nonaristocratically, loudly complaining about the service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel reduction.. ar — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable, schwa.. cra — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable.. cal — Open syllable, schwa.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound.
Stress Placement
English stress is often unpredictable but tends to fall on the root or a related suffix.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential simplification of the 'cra' syllable in rapid speech.
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