noncomprehensiveness
Syllables
non-com-pre-hen-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒmprɪˈhen.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
non- + comprehend + -ive
The word 'noncomprehensiveness' is divided into six syllables: non-com-pre-hen-sive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being comprehensive; lack of completeness.
“The noncomprehensiveness of the report left many questions unanswered.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen' in 'comprehensiveness').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. com — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable.. sive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The consonant cluster '-nsiv-' could potentially be split, but is generally kept intact.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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