nonconcentricity
Syllables
non-con-cen-tric-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kənˈsɛn.trɪs.ɪ.ti/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + centric + -ity
The word 'nonconcentricity' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-centric syllables and maximizing onsets. It is formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'centric', and the suffix '-ity'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being concentric; the condition of having different centers.
“The engineer identified a significant degree of nonconcentricity in the rotating shaft.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tric'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. cen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tric — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable where possible.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently unstressed.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in English.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.