nondesulphurized
Syllables
non-de-sul-phur-ized
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɛsʌlˈfɜːraɪzd/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
non- + sulphur- + -ized
The word 'nondesulphurized' is divided into five syllables: non-de-sul-phur-ized. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phur'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus and onset maximization rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not treated with sulphur; not having undergone the process of sulphuration.
“The nondesulphurized fruit was quickly discolored.”
“Nondesulphurized paper is more susceptible to acid degradation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phur'). Secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('ized').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant.. de — Open syllable, initial consonant.. sul — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. phur — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. ized — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel sound (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and typical English stress patterns.
- The pronunciation of the 'sul' cluster may vary.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
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