nonconterminously
Syllables
non-con-ter-mi-nous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kən.tɜrˈmɪn.əs.li/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
non- + termin- + ous-ly
The word 'nonconterminously' is divided into six syllables: non-con-ter-mi-nous-ly. It features a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not share boundaries; not coinciding.
“The two properties were owned by different families and were managed nonconterminously.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mi — Closed syllable, primary stress.. nous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid vowel-less syllables.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' remains a single syllable despite potential for splitting.
- The interfix 'con-' is treated as a single syllable.
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