nongenealogically
Syllables
non-ge-ne-al-o-gi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌdʒiːniˌælədʒɪkli/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
non- + gene- + -alogically
The word 'nongenealogically' is an adverb composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'gene-', and the suffix '-alogically'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('al'). Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure, with a notable exception of the silent 'g'.
Definitions
- 1
Not in a manner relating to genealogy or family history.
“The traits were determined nongenealogically, through environmental factors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'), due to the influence of the '-ically' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɑːn'. ge — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'iː', silent 'g'. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'i'. al — Open syllable, onset 'æl'. o — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus. gi — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'i'. cal — Open syllable, onset 'kl', rime 'i'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A single vowel can form a syllable on its own.
- Silent 'g' before 'e', 'i', or 'y'
- Complex consonant clusters are common in English morphology.
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