nonconsideration
Syllables
non-con-sid-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/nɒn kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
non- + consider + -ation
The word 'nonconsideration' is divided into six syllables: non-con-sid-er-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'consider', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'), with secondary stress on the first ('non'). The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not considering something; a lack of thought or attention given to a matter.
“His decision showed a complete nonconsideration of the risks involved.”
“The project failed due to nonconsideration of essential details.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. sid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to permissible syllable structures in English.
- The prefix 'non-' is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- Schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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