nondeterioration
Syllables
non-de-te-ri-o-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪtɪriːəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + deterior- + -ation
The word 'nondeterioration' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-te-ri-o-ra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'deterior-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel-following consonant and maximizing onsets rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process or fact of becoming progressively worse.
“The nondeterioration of the historical building was a testament to careful preservation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. de — Open syllable, short vowel.. te — Open syllable, short vowel.. ri — Open syllable, long vowel.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Maximizing Onsets Rule
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
- Complex morphology requires careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) is typical of unstressed syllables.
- Phonological process of 't' changing to 'sh' before 'ion'.
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