nongeographically
Syllables
non-geo-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + geograph + -ly
The word 'nongeographically' is divided into six syllables: non-geo-graph-i-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'geograph', and the suffixes '-i-', '-cal', and '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the presence of a linking vowel.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to geographical features or locations.
“The data was analyzed nongeographically to avoid regional bias.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. geo — Open syllable, unstressed.. graph — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed. Linking vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant following a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before the first vowel following a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When two vowels are adjacent, the word is divided between them.
Linking Vowel Rule
Linking vowels like '-i-' always form their own syllable.
- The linking vowel '-i-' is crucial for pronunciation.
- The root 'geograph' is treated as a single unit.
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