nonsuppressively
Syllables
non-sup-pres-sive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈpres.ɪv.li/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + suppress + -ive
The word 'nonsuppressively' is divided into five syllables: non-sup-pres-sive-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'suppress', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sive'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not suppress or restrain.
“The data was analyzed nonsuppressively to reveal all trends.”
“The artist expressed herself nonsuppressively, ignoring conventional norms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sive') due to the presence of the '-ive' suffix. The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix. sup — Closed syllable. pres — Closed syllable. sive — Closed syllable, stressed. ly — Open syllable, suffix
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel in CVC patterns (e.g., sup, pres, sive).
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel in VC patterns (e.g., ly).
Prefix/Suffix Division
Clear demarcation of the 'non-' prefix and '-ly' suffix.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes present a challenge, but standard English syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Some speakers may reduce the vowel in 'non' to /nən/.
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