unbureaucratically
Syllables
un-bu-reau-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌbjuːroʊˈkrætɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + bureaucrat + -ically
The word 'unbureaucratically' is divided into seven syllables: un-bu-reau-cra-ti-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'bureaucrat', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not characteristic of a bureaucracy; without excessive formality or adherence to rules.
“The process was handled unbureaucratically, allowing for a quick resolution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('reau').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. bu — Open syllable, unstressed.. reau — Open syllable, unstressed.. cra — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Morpheme Boundary Rule
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- The length of the word and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Regional variations might slightly alter vowel pronunciations, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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