nonindependently
Syllables
non-in-de-pen-dent-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
non- + depend + -ently
The word 'nonindependently' is divided into six syllables: non-in-de-pen-dent-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'depend', and the suffixes '-ent' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dent'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not independent; relying on others.
“The two companies operated nonindependently, sharing resources and strategies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dent'). The first, second, third, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial prefix.. in — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. pen — Closed syllable.. dent — Stressed, closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often begin with a consonant sound.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on a syllable containing a vowel followed by one or more consonants.
Prefix/Suffix
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'nd' cluster in 'independent' is a potential point of variation, but is generally kept within the stressed syllable in US English.
- The multiple prefixes and suffixes contribute to the complexity of the syllabification.
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