nondangerousness
Syllables
non-dan-ger-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒnˈdeɪndʒərəs.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + danger + -ousness
The word 'nondangerousness' is divided into five syllables: non-dan-ger-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'danger', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ger'). The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ger'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dan — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ger — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. /dʒ/ sound due to following 'e'. ous — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- The sequence '-ousness' can be simplified in rapid speech.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English influences vowel quality.
- The /dʒ/ sound in 'ger' is a result of the following 'e'.
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