nonintelligently
Syllables
non-in-tel-li-gent-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑnɪnˈtɛlədʒəntli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + tell + -intelli-gent-ly
The word 'nonintelligently' is divided into six syllables: non-in-tel-li-gent-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'). It's an adverb formed from a root ('tell') with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with considerations for stress timing and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking understanding or intelligence; in an unintelligent way.
“He acted nonintelligently by investing all his money in a risky venture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'), following the rule that stress often falls on the penultimate syllable when the final syllable is weak.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, primary stress.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gent — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, meaning syllables are adjusted in duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ly' suffix is almost always a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'non-' (e.g., /nɔn/).
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