nonpreferentially
Syllables
non-pre-fer-en-tial-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnprɪfəˈrɛnʃəli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + prefer + -en-tial-ly
The word 'nonpreferentially' is divided into six syllables: non-pre-fer-en-tial-ly. It features a Latin-derived root 'prefer' with prefixes and suffixes modifying its meaning. Primary stress falls on 'fer', with secondary stress on 'tial'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'impartially'.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that does not show preference for one thing over another; impartially.
“The resources were allocated nonpreferentially to all students.”
“The judge treated all parties nonpreferentially.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('fer'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('tial'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. pre — Open, unstressed syllable.. fer — Open, primary stressed syllable.. en — Open, unstressed syllable.. tial — Open, secondary stressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
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- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The presence of the schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables is typical in English.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in rapid speech.
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