noncontagiousness
Syllables
non-con-tag-ious-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌkɒn.təˈdʒɪəsnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + tag + -contag-ious-ness
The word 'noncontagiousness' is divided into five syllables: non-con-tag-ious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ious'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard GB English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being contagious; the inability to be transmitted by contact.
“The doctor confirmed the patient's noncontagiousness, allowing them to return home.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ious').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. tag — Closed syllable.. ious — Open syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Stress Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ious or -ness.
- The consonant cluster 'nt' is permissible within a syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in the initial 'non-' syllable (/nən/).
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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