nonrelativistically
Syllables
non-re-la-tiv-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈlætɪ.vɪ.stɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + relative + -istically
The word 'nonrelativistically' is divided into eight syllables: non-re-la-tiv-is-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('is'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'relative' with the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-istically'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not based on relative principles or standards; absolutely.
“The speed of light is considered constant nonrelativistically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('is').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'on'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'e'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'a'. tiv — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'iv'. is — Closed syllable, onset 'i', rime 's', primary stress. tic — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ic'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'al'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'y'
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
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