nonsympathetically
Syllables
non-sym-pa-thet-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
non- + sympath + -etically
The word 'nonsympathetically' is divided into seven syllables: non-sym-pa-thet-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'sympath' with the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining affix integrity.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking sympathy or compassion; without feeling or showing sympathy.
“He responded nonsympathetically to her plea for help.”
“The company treated its employees nonsympathetically during the layoffs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sym — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, stressed.. thet — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix is a common exception to vowel-centric syllable division.
- The linking vowel '-e-' in 'sympathetic' does not create a separate syllable.
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