nondiffractively
Syllables
non-dif-frac-tively
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈfræk.tɪv.li/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
non- + diffract + -ive
The word 'nondiffractively' is divided into four syllables: non-dif-frac-tively. The primary stress falls on 'frac'. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve diffraction; without causing diffraction.
“The beam was analyzed nondiffractively to determine its purity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('frac').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. dif — Open syllable, unstressed.. frac — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tively — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is often a separate syllable.
- The 'frac' cluster is permissible in English.
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