nonsympathizingly
Syllables
non-sym-pa-thi-zing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɪmˈpæθ.ɪˌzaɪŋ.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + sympath- + -ly
The adverb 'nonsympathizingly' is divided into six syllables: non-sym-pa-thi-zing-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('thi'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'sympath-', and suffixes '-izing' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, prioritizing morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking sympathy; without feeling or showing compassion.
“She responded nonsympathizingly to his plea for help.”
“He regarded her misfortune nonsympathizingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/θi/) - 'thi' in 'non-sym-pa-thi-zing-ly'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sym — Closed syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. thi — Closed syllable, potential dialectal variation in /θ/ sound.. zing — Closed syllable, potential reduction of -ing suffix in rapid speech.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-After-Vowel Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are often broken based on sonority, prioritizing morphemic integrity.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification. The consonant clusters require careful application of the rules. Potential for reduction of the -ing suffix in rapid speech.
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