nonfundamentally
Syllables
non-fun-da-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.fʌn.dəˈmen.təl.i/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + fundament- + -ally
The word 'nonfundamentally' is divided into six syllables: non-fun-da-men-tal-ly. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'fundament-', and the suffix '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that is not basic or essential; not at the core of something.
“The problem wasn't fundamentally about money; it was nonfundamentally a communication issue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple affixes, with the stress shifting towards the root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fun — Open syllable.. da — Open syllable.. men — Closed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel forming a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up to form syllables, but not always.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable is often a single vowel sound or a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and multiple affixes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The 'ment' sequence is treated as part of the root, not a separate syllable.
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