nonflirtatiously
Syllables
non-flir-ta-tious-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnflɜːrˈteɪʃəsli/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + flirt + -atious
The word 'nonflirtatiously' is divided into five syllables: non-flir-ta-tious-ly. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'flirt', and the suffixes '-atious' and '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). Syllabification follows vowel and affix rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that avoids or is not characterized by flirtatious behavior.
“She responded to his advances nonflirtatiously, maintaining a professional demeanor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. flir — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tious — Closed syllable, stressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by the root's phonetic weight.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is a relatively stable unit.
- The '-tious' ending is a common pattern in English adjectives and adverbs.
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