nonmatrimonially
Syllables
non-ma-tri-mo-ni-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.məˈtrɪ.mə.ni.ə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + matrimoni- + -ally
The word 'nonmatrimonially' is divided into seven syllables: non-ma-tri-mo-ni-al-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'matrimoni-', and the suffix '-ally'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). The syllabification follows the Vowel Peak Principle, Consonant Cluster Rule, and Onset-Rime Division.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to marriage; not in a marital way.
“He lived nonmatrimonially for many years, focusing on his career.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes, where the stress often falls on the root or a related suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɑn'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'ə'. tri — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'ɪ', coda 't'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'ə'. ni — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ə'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible in the onset and coda of a syllable.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and subsequent consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters necessitates a detailed analysis of syllable structure.
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