nonautomatically
Syllables
non-au-to-mat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + auto-mat + -ically
The word 'nonautomatically' is divided into seven syllables: non-au-to-mat-i-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'auto-mat', and the suffix '-ically'. The primary stress falls on the syllable 'mat'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and vowel digraph rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not in an automatic manner; not self-operating.
“The process was performed nonautomatically, requiring human intervention.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the syllable 'mat', secondary stress on the syllable 'non'. The stress pattern follows the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ically.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. au — Diphthong, open syllable. to — Open syllable. mat — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable. i — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Vowel Digraph Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic or -ally.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The complex vowel sounds and consonant clusters require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
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