nonhygroscopically
Syllables
non-hy-gros-cop-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnhaɪɡroʊˈskɑpɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + hygro-scop- + -ically
The word 'nonhygroscopically' is divided into seven syllables: non-hy-gros-cop-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-following consonant and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Not having the property of absorbing moisture from the air.
“The sample was stored in a sealed container to prevent it from becoming contaminated nonhygroscopically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('scop').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. gros — Closed syllable.. cop — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before and after a vowel surrounded by consonants.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of the Greek root 'hygro-' and the multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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