noncondescension
Syllables
non-con-de-scen-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kɒn dɪˈsenʃən/
Stress
10011
Morphemes
non- + descend + -ion
The word 'noncondescension' is divided into five syllables: non-con-de-scen-sion. It features a Latin-derived prefix ('non-'), root ('descend'), and suffix ('-ion'). Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('scen'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being condescending; the avoidance of patronizing behavior.
“Her noncondescension was refreshing in a world of self-importance.”
“He treated everyone with noncondescension, regardless of their status.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('scen'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. con — Open syllable, onset 'c', rhyme 'on'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ɪ'. scen — Open syllable, onset 'sc', rhyme 'en'. sion — Open syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'ion'
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'sc' cluster in 'scen' requires consideration of permissible English onsets.
- The 'sion' ending is a common but complex English suffix.
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