noncapriciousness
Syllables
non-cap-ri-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kəˈprɪʃ.əs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + capric- + -ious-ness
The word 'noncapriciousness' is divided into five syllables: non-cap-ri-cious-ness. It comprises a prefix 'non-', a root 'capric-', and suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cious'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffixation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being capricious; a lack of impulsiveness or unpredictable behaviour.
“Her noncapriciousness was a reassuring quality in a crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cious'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with the fourth syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, CVC structure, unstressed.. cap — Open syllable, CVC structure, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant, unstressed.. cious — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
Suffixation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ci' digraph representing /ʃ/ is a potential edge case, but its pronunciation is consistent in this context.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
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