nonjournalistically
Syllables
non-jour-nal-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdʒɜːrˈnæləstɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + journal + -istically
The word 'nonjournalistically' is divided into seven syllables: non-jour-nal-is-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed with the prefix 'non-', the root 'journal', and the suffix '-istically'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not conforming to the standards of journalistic practice; not in the style of journalism.
“The story was presented nonjournalistically, relying heavily on speculation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('is').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. jour — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. nal — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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