noncontemptuousness
Syllables
non-con-temp-tu-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛmp.tʃuː.əs.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + contempt + -uousness
The word 'noncontemptuousness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-temp-tu-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on 'temp'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'contempt', and suffix '-uousness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization, vowel-based division, and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being contemptuous; lack of scornful attitude.
“Her noncontemptuousness towards her former rivals was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('temp'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. temp — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'con-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable (e.g., '-temp-').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables (e.g., '-ness').
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create complexity.
- Potential for /tʃuː/ reduction to /tʃə/ in rapid speech.
- Rare possibility of 'n' elision before 'contempt' in very fast speech.
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