nonconfederation
Syllables
non-con-fed-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kənˌfedəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
non- + confeder + -ation
The word 'nonconfederation' is a noun composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'confeder-', and the suffix '-ation'. It is divided into six syllables: non-con-fed-er-a-tion, with primary stress on the final syllable ('tion'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and suffix division.
Definitions
- 1
The state or condition of not being in a confederation; a lack of alliance or union.
“The country's long history of internal conflict led to a state of nonconfederation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The 'non' syllable also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. fed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Weak syllable, schwa vowel, often reduced.. a — Weak syllable, schwa vowel, often reduced.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The schwa vowel in the 'er' and 'a' syllables is common in unstressed positions.
- The final '-tion' suffix is a strong syllable and receives primary stress.
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