nonperpendicular
Syllables
non-per-pen-di-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌpɜrpənˈdɪkjuːlər/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + perpend + -icular
The word 'nonperpendicular' is divided into six syllables: non-per-pen-di-cu-lar. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'perpend', and the suffix '-icular'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('lar'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Not perpendicular; not at a right angle.
“The lines were nonperpendicular, creating a skewed design.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lar'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ular'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. pen — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lar — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The prefix 'non-' is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of vowel sequences and potential syllable boundaries within the root.
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