nongravitationally
Syllables
non-gra-vi-ta-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɡræv.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən.ə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + gravit- + -ationally
The word 'nongravitationally' is divided into seven syllables: non-gra-vi-ta-tion-al-ly. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'gravit-', and the suffixes '-ation-' and '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not subject to the force of gravity.
“The satellite was positioned nongravitationally to maintain its orbit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɑn'. gra — Open syllable, onset 'gr', vowel 'æ'. vi — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'ɪ'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', diphthong 'eɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'tʃ', vowel 'ə'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ə'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
Vowel After Consonant (V-C)
A vowel typically forms a syllable with the preceding consonant.
Vowel After Consonant Cluster (V-CC)
Similar to V-C, but with a consonant cluster.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) generally remain within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster After Vowel (V-CC)
Consonant clusters following a vowel often form a syllable boundary.
- The 'tion' syllable is a complex onset.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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