nonphysiological
Syllables
non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + physio- + -logical
The word 'nonphysiological' is divided into seven syllables: non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'physio-', and the suffix '-logical'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to the normal functioning of living organisms or their parts.
“The patient exhibited nonphysiological responses to the stimulus.”
“The study focused on nonphysiological causes of the disease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o' in 'o-log-i-cal').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. phys — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. o — Open syllable. log — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with VCV sequences are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Words with CVC sequences are typically divided after the vowel.
Vowel Rule
Single vowels generally form their own syllable.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The vowel sounds within the root and suffix contribute to the overall syllabic structure.
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