nonsystematically
Syllables
non-sys-tem-a-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
non- + system + -atic
The adverb 'nonsystematically' is divided into seven syllables (non-sys-tem-a-ti-cal-ly) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not conforming to a system; without method or organization.
“The books were arranged nonsystematically on the shelves.”
“He approached the problem nonsystematically, trying different solutions at random.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('-a-').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tem — Closed syllable.. a — Open, stressed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often formed around a vowel and any following consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-atically' suffix is a relatively stable unit in English syllabification.
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