nonprofitmaking
Syllables
non-pro-fit-mak-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
non- + profit + -making
The word 'non-profit-making' is divided into five syllables: non-pro-fit-mak-ing. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'non-', a root 'profit', and an Old English suffix '-making'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pro'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not intended to make a profit; charitable.
“a non-profit-making organization”
“a non-profit-making venture”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pro'). The first, third, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. pro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. fit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. mak — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound generally constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters surrounding a vowel sound form a syllable unit.
- The hyphenated structure preserves morphological boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' (/nən/) in some dialects.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic).
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