nontemperamentally
Syllables
non-tem-per-a-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈtɛmpərəməntəli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + temper + amentally
The word 'nontemperamentally' is divided into seven syllables: non-tem-per-a-men-tal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). It's an adverb formed by adding prefixes and suffixes to the root 'temper'. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant patterns, prefix/suffix separation, and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking strong emotional expression or control; impassively.
“He reacted nontemperamentally to the news, showing no outward sign of distress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for adverbs ending in '-ally', where stress falls on the penultimate syllable before the suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, stressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Vowel Team Division
Vowel teams are often divided into separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ally' suffix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration but are permissible in English.
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