nontemporizingly
Syllables
non-tem-po-riz-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈtɛmpərəˌzaɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + temp + -oriz-ing-ly
The word 'nontemporizingly' is divided into six syllables: non-tem-po-riz-ing-ly. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root ('temp') and multiple English and Latin/Greek affixes. Primary stress falls on the 'riz' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not delay or procrastinate; without wasting time.
“He dealt with the crisis nontemporizingly, preventing further damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'riz' (/ˈraɪz/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. riz — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can lead to slight variations in pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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