1. A processor for executing computer instructions, the computer instructions comprising: reading a portion of a data word by a computer processor, wherein the data word includes a plurality of syllables and the reading of the portion of the data word includes: reading a first syllable of the plurality of syllables from a first memory; and reading a second syllable of the plurality of syllables from a second memory, wherein bits of the second syllable are less critical than bits of the first syllable, and the second memory is distinct from the first memory based on at least a physical attribute.