nonenvironmental
Syllables
non-en-vi-ron-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪn.vaɪ.rənˈmɛn.təl/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + environment + -al
The word 'nonenvironmental' is divided into six syllables: non-en-vi-ron-men-tal. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'environment', and the suffix '-al'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tal'). Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding open and closed syllables, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or concerned with the environment.
“The company was criticized for its nonenvironmental practices.”
“A nonenvironmental approach to development can have devastating consequences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tal'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-al'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. en — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ron — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tal — Open syllable, stressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The length of the word and the 'non-' prefix require careful consideration.
- The cluster '-nmen-' is a relatively uncommon but permissible syllable structure.
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