nondiplomatically
Syllables
non-dip-lo-mat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪ.kə.li/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + diploma + -tic
The word 'nondiplomatically' is divided into seven syllables: non-dip-lo-mat-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'diploma-', and the suffixes '-tic' and '-ally'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'in an undiplomatic manner'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking diplomacy or tact; rudely or bluntly.
“He responded nondiplomatically to the reporter's question.”
“She handled the delicate situation nondiplomatically, causing offense.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i' in 'mat-i-cal-ly').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. dip — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. mat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is a standard negative prefix.
- The '-ically' suffix is a common adverbial suffix.
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