nonextrinsically
Syllables
non-ex-trin-si-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɛkstrɪnˈsɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + extrins- + -ically
The word 'nonextrinsically' is divided into six syllables: non-ex-trin-si-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'extrins-', and the suffix '-ically'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Not in an extrinsic manner; not based on external factors.
“The motivation was nonextrinsically driven, stemming from a deep personal desire.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ex — Closed syllable.. trin — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable, stressed.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant in a VCC pattern.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
English typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ically'.
Open/Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ically' suffix is a standard adverbial suffix with predictable syllabification.
- The consonant cluster '-trins-' is a common cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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