nondemonstratively
Syllables
non-de-mon-stra-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dəˈmɑn.strə.tɪv.li/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
non- + demonstrate + -ive/-ly
The word 'nondemonstratively' is divided into six syllables: non-de-mon-stra-tive-ly. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'demonstrate', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not show or prove; without demonstration.
“He nondemonstratively expressed his disapproval by simply shaking his head.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('stra'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. mon — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. stra — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tive — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ly — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants.
Consonant Cluster Split
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are split based on sonority.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The pronunciation of '-tive' as /tɪv/ is common.
- No significant regional variations affect syllable division.
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