nonenergetically
Syllables
non-en-er-get-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɛnərˈdʒɛtɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + ener- + -get-ic-ally
The word 'nonenergetically' is divided into seven syllables: non-en-er-get-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). It's an adverb formed through multiple affixations, with a Latin/Greek/Germanic etymological origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking energy; without vigor or enthusiasm.
“He performed the task nonenergetically, clearly lacking motivation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'), following the general rule for words ending in -ically.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.. get — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable division, particularly in longer words.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.