nonasthmatically
Syllables
non-as-thmat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnæsθˈmætɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + asthma- + -tic
The word 'nonasthmatically' is divided into six syllables: non-as-thmat-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's an adverb formed from the adjective 'asthmatic' using the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-ally'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with suffixes forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner free from asthma or asthma-like symptoms.
“He breathed nonasthmatically after the treatment.”
“She exercised nonasthmatically, without any wheezing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('thmat').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. as — Open syllable.. thmat — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The '-thmat-' sequence is uncommon but justified by the root 'asthma'.
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