noncommiseration
Syllables
non-com-mis-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kəˈmɪsəreɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
non- + commiser + -ation
The word 'noncommiseration' is divided into six syllables: non-com-mis-er-a-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('er'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'commiser-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with stress assignment based on the penultimate syllable rule for -tion endings.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of sympathy or compassion; the act of withholding pity or understanding.
“His noncommiseration towards her grief was shocking.”
“The politician's noncommiseration with the plight of the poor was widely criticized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('er'). Secondary stress is absent. The stress pattern follows the general rule for words ending in '-tion', where stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. com — Open syllable. mis — Open syllable. er — Closed syllable, stressed. a — Open syllable, unstressed. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on the penultimate syllable rule for words ending in -tion.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided between the vowel and the consonant.
- The prefix 'non-' is relatively uncommon but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 't' in '-tion' is often silent, but is included in the phonetic transcription for completeness.
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