nondeliquescence
Syllables
non-de-li-ques-cence
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪˈlɪk.wɪs.əns/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + deliquesce + -ence
The word 'nondeliquescence' is divided into five syllables: non-de-li-ques-cence. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a negative prefix, a Latin root, and a noun-forming suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The state or process of not becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.
“The salt's nondeliquescence was crucial for preserving the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ques'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. li — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ques — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. cence — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically kept within the same syllable.
- The 'qu' cluster in 'liquescence' could potentially be split, but is generally treated as a single unit in GB English pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel sounds may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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