nondemonstration
Syllables
non-de-mon-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + demonstrate + -tion
Nondemonstration is a four-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'demonstrate', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's structure is consistent with other English words ending in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not demonstrating; a failure or refusal to show or prove something.
“His nondemonstration of empathy was deeply concerning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'). The first, second and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. stra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'non-' prefix is a stable unit and doesn't disrupt syllable division.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
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