nonpragmatically
Syllables
non-prag-mat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnpræɡˈmætɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + prag- + -matically
The word 'nonpragmatically' is divided into six syllables: non-prag-mat-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mat'). It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, exhibiting a common stress pattern found in words ending in '-ically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not practical, realistic, or sensible; without regard for practical consequences.
“He acted nonpragmatically, ignoring the potential risks.”
“The decision was made nonpragmatically, based solely on emotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mat'). The first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. prag — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mat — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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