nondeleteriousness
Syllables
non-de-le-ter-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdiːlɪˈtɪəriəs.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + deleterious + -ness
The word 'nondeleteriousness' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-le-ter-i-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'deleterious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being harmful or damaging; the degree to which something is detrimental.
“The nondeleteriousness of the chemical was confirmed by extensive testing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'), following typical English stress patterns for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- The pronunciation of 'deleterious' influences the syllable division of the root.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English phonology.
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