nontechnological
Syllables
non-tech-no-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌtɛknoʊˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + tech + -no-log-i-cal
The word 'nontechnological' is divided into six syllables: non-tech-no-log-i-cal. It's an adjective formed from multiple morphemes (prefix, root, and suffixes) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('log'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or involving technology.
“The community preferred a nontechnological lifestyle.”
“She had a nontechnological approach to problem-solving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tech — Closed syllable.. no — Open syllable.. log — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often formed around a vowel sound followed by one or more consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant-C Rule
A consonant followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and the combining form '-no-' require careful analysis.
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