nonconscientious
Syllables
non-con-sci-en-tious
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + conscientious
The word 'nonconscientious' is divided into five syllables: non-con-sci-en-tious. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'conscientious', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). Syllable division follows the vowel-C rule and treats the 'sci' cluster as a unit.
Definitions
- 1
Not conscientious; lacking a sense of duty or moral principles.
“He was a nonconscientious employee who frequently missed deadlines.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. con — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. sci — Complex consonant cluster followed by vowel, treated as a unit.. en — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tious — Closed syllable, vowel followed by fricative and schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with consonants attaching to the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'sci') are treated as single units within a syllable.
- The 'sci' cluster is treated as a single unit. The 't' in 'tious' is often silent in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
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