nondevelopmentally
Syllables
non-de-vel-op-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdɛvˈɛlɑpməntəli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + develop + -mentally
The word 'nondevelopmentally' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-vel-op-men-tal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'develop', and the suffix '-mentally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to or characteristic of development; without regard to developmental stages or principles.
“The child was speaking nondevelopmentally for his age.”
“The research focused on nondevelopmentally appropriate practices.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. de — Open syllable. vel — Closed syllable. op — Closed syllable. men — Closed syllable, stressed. tal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and surrounding consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Assignment
English stress generally falls on the root or a related morpheme.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can influence pronunciation.
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