nonphysiologically
Syllables
non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌfɪzi.əˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + physio- + -logically
The word 'nonphysiologically' is divided into eight syllables: non-phys-i-o-log-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the '-log-' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to the normal functioning of living organisms or bodies.
“The cells were behaving nonphysiologically after exposure to the toxin.”
“His heart rate was nonphysiologically high.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, '-log-'. The stress pattern is relatively weak on the initial syllables and diminishes towards the end.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. phys — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. log — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain onsets and codas.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'i-o' sequence is treated as a single vowel sound within the syllable.
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