nonreprensibly
Syllables
non-re-pren-si-bly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈprɛn.sɪ.bli/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + reprehens- + -ibly
The word 'nonreprehensibly' is divided into five syllables: non-re-pren-si-bly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'reprehens-', and the suffix '-ibly'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). It functions as an adverb meaning 'in a blameless manner'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not deserving blame or censure; blamelessly.
“He acted nonreprehensibly throughout the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sɪ/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Weak syllable, reduced vowel, unstressed.. pren — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Closed syllable, stressed.. bly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
Syllable duration is adjusted to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to variations in pronunciation.
- The vowel reduction in the 're' syllable is common in unstressed positions.
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