nonremuneratively
Syllables
non-re-mun-er-a-tiv-el-y
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪ.mjuː.nə.rə.tɪv.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + remuner- + -atively
The word 'nonremuneratively' is syllabified as non-re-mun-er-a-tiv-el-y, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'remuner-', and the suffix '-atively'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'without payment'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not provide payment or compensation; without remuneration.
“The volunteers worked nonremuneratively for the charity.”
“She provided assistance nonremuneratively, out of the goodness of her heart.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a-ti-ve-ly').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. mun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tiv — Closed syllable, stressed.. el — Open syllable, unstressed.. y — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Affix Rule
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