nonphilosophical
Syllables
non-phi-lo-soph-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.fɪ.ləˈsɑf.ɪ.kəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + philosoph- + -ical
The word 'nonphilosophical' is divided into six syllables: non-phi-lo-soph-i-cal. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'philosoph-', and the suffix '-ical'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('soph'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not philosophical; not relating to or characteristic of philosophy.
“His nonphilosophical approach to life focused solely on material gain.”
“The politician's nonphilosophical stance on ethical issues was widely criticized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('soph'). Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ical, unless a heavier syllable precedes it.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. phi — Closed syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. soph — Closed syllable, potential vowel reduction.. i — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Rule
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- The initial 'non-' prefix can be reduced to /nən/ in casual speech.
- The vowel in 'soph' may be reduced to schwa in some dialects.
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