nonconcentration
Syllables
non-con-cen-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non + concentrate + ion
The word 'nonconcentration' is divided into five syllables: non-con-cen-tra-tion. Stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The absence or lack of concentration.
“His lack of success was attributed to a complete nonconcentration on the task.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'), typical for Latinate roots.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, CVC structure.. con — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. cen — Open syllable, CVC structure, schwa reduction.. tra — Open syllable, CVCV structure.. tion — Open syllable, CVC structure.
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The schwa sound in 'cen-' is a common feature of unstressed syllables.
- The sequence '-ncon-' is uncommon but follows standard syllabification rules.
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