nonpsychopathically
Syllables
non-psy-cho-pa-thi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.saɪ.koʊ.pæθ.ɪ.kə.li/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + psychopath + -ically
The word 'nonpsychopathically' is divided into seven syllables: non-psy-cho-pa-thi-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thi'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'psychopath', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows vowel and sonority principles, with stress adhering to the penultimate rule for '-ically' endings.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of a psychopath; without empathy, remorse, or concern for others.
“He acted nonpsychopathically, showing no regret for his actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thi'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. psy — Open syllable, unstressed.. cho — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. thi — Closed syllable, stressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ically'.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is a straightforward syllable.
- The 'psy' and 'pth' clusters are permissible in English syllables.
- The syllable division avoids creating syllables with illegal consonant clusters.
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