nondemonstrative
Syllables
non-de-mon-stra-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + demonstrative
The word 'nondemonstrative' is divided into five syllables: non-de-mon-stra-tive. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-' and the root 'demonstrative'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or involving demonstration; not showing or proving something.
“The evidence was largely nondemonstrative, relying more on inference than direct proof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words, influenced by the root's inherent stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mon — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. tive — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound, regardless of the following consonant(s).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The consonant cluster 'str' is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) may occur but do not alter the syllable division.
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