noncommissioned
“Non-commissioned” is a four-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'sioned'. It’s formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'commission', and suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, and the word describes a military rank.
Definitions
- 1
Not having a formal commission; relating to members of the armed forces who do not hold a warrant or commission.
“He was a non-commissioned officer in the army.”
“Non-commissioned personnel are vital to the operation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mis'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. com — Open syllable, unstressed. mis — Closed syllable, stressed. sioned — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'ss' cluster in 'mis' is not broken up.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds.
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