nonmischievously
Syllables
non-mis-chie-vous-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈmɪʃ.i.vəs.li/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + mischief + -iously
The word 'nonmischievously' is divided into five syllables: non-mis-chie-vous-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'mischief' with the prefixes 'non-' and suffixes '-ious' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows vowel rules, onset-rime structure, and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve mischief or malicious intent; harmlessly.
“He smiled nonmischievously, assuring her he meant no harm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. chie — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vous — Closed syllable, stressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix could potentially be fused with the root, but separation is preferred for clarity.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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