nondetermination
Syllables
non-de-ter-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪ.tɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
non + determine + ation
The word 'nondetermination' is divided into six syllables: non-de-ter-mi-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'determine', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
The lack of determination; indecision; a state of not being fixed or defined.
“His nondetermination led to missed opportunities.”
“The committee's nondetermination stalled the project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ter — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. mi — Open, stressed syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing the inclusion of as many initial consonants as possible in each syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /də/ instead of /dɪ/).
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality.
- Slight assimilation of 'n' in 'non' to the following consonant is possible.
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