nonintervention
Syllables
non-in-ter-ven-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɪntəˈvenʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + intervene + -tion
The word 'non-intervention' is divided into five syllables: non-in-ter-ven-tion. The primary stress falls on 'ven-'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'intervene', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The action of not interfering in the affairs of others.
“The government's policy of non-intervention allowed the conflict to escalate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ven-'). The stress pattern reflects the morphological weight of the root and typical English stress rules.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. ven — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters preceding or following a vowel are grouped with the adjacent syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The prefix 'non-' requires careful consideration due to its modifying function.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables, though standard pronunciation retains full vowels.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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