nonindustriously
Syllables
non-in-dus-tri-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑn.ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + industri- + -ous
The adverb 'nonindustriously' is divided into six syllables: non-in-dus-tri-ous-ly, with stress on the fourth syllable ('tri'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'industri-', and suffixes '-ous' and '-ly'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking diligence or effort; carelessly; idly.
“He nonindustriously avoided any work that required effort.”
“The project was completed nonindustriously, resulting in numerous errors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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