nonconcentratiness
Syllables
non-con-cen-tra-ti-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒnˈsɛntreɪtɪnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + concentrate + ness
The word 'nonconcentratiness' is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-ness'. It is divided into six syllables: non-con-cen-tra-ti-ness, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('con'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being concentrated; lack of focus or attention.
“His constant nonconcentratiness made it difficult to follow the lecture.”
“The teacher expressed concern over the student's increasing nonconcentratiness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('con'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally not split across syllable boundaries.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to slight variations in pronunciation, particularly vowel reduction.
- Assimilation of /n/ in 'non-' to the following consonant in faster speech is possible.
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