nonconclusiveness
Syllables
non-con-clu-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kənˈkluː.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
non + conclude + ive
The word 'nonconclusiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-con-clu-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'conclude', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being conclusive; lack of definiteness or certainty.
“The nonconclusiveness of the evidence led to a mistrial.”
“His nonconclusiveness frustrated the committee.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The first syllable ('non') has secondary stress, while the others are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. clu — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. sive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by one or more consonants.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- The /kl/ cluster is a permissible onset in English.
- Stress placement is influenced by the suffix '-ness'.
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