noncontinuousness
Syllables
non-con-tin-u-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɪn.juː.əs.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + continuous + -ness
The word 'noncontinuousness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-tin-u-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on 'con'. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'non-', the root 'continuous', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being continuous; interruption or discontinuity.
“The noncontinuousness of the signal made communication difficult.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con'). The prefix 'non-' and the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, primary stressed.. tin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'con').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole constituent of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., after a vowel).
Vowel-Based Division
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 't' in 'continuous' could potentially be considered a syllable boundary, but is generally treated as part of the 'tin' syllable onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of certain vowels, but not the core syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.