noncredulousness
Syllables
non-cre-du-lous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.krɪˈdʒuː.ləs.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + credul- + -ous
Noncredulousness is a five-syllable noun meaning disbelief. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'credul-', and suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('cre'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being credulous; disbelief; skepticism.
“Her noncredulousness was a shield against manipulation.”
“The detective approached the witness with a healthy dose of noncredulousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cre').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. du — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. lous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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- The pronunciation of /juː/ in 'credulous' can vary slightly.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
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