uninterrogatively
Syllables
un-in-ter-ro-ga-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪn.tɛrˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
un + interrog + atively
The word 'uninterrogatively' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ga'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'interrog-', and the suffix '-atively'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affixation rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve questioning or inquiry; without asking questions.
“He accepted the terms uninterrogatively.”
“She nodded uninterrogatively, revealing nothing of her thoughts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ga'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('ter').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, primary stress.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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