nonencyclopaedic
Syllables
non-en-cy-clo-pae-dic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɛnsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
non- + encyclopaedia + -ic
The word 'nonencyclopaedic' is divided into six syllables: non-en-cy-clo-pae-dic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'encyclopaedia', and the suffix '-ic'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dic'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-CVC and CVC rules, with a minor exception for the 'pae' sequence.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or contained in an encyclopaedia; too complex or specialized to be included in an encyclopaedia.
“The discussion became highly nonencyclopaedic, delving into obscure philosophical concepts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dic'). The first syllable ('non') also receives some stress, indicated by the secondary stress marker.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. cy — Closed syllable, unstressed.. clo — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pae — Open syllable, unstressed.. dic — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences often form a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) usually remain within a single syllable.
- The 'pae' sequence is an unusual vowel combination but the division reflects natural pronunciation.
- The length of the word and multiple prefixes contribute to its complexity.
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