nondiscretionary
Syllables
non-dis-cre-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪsˈkrɪʃənəri/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + discretion + -ary
The word 'nondiscretionary' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-cre-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'discretion', and the suffix '-ary'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and respects morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Not open to individual decision or judgment; required.
“Attendance at the meeting is nondiscretionary.”
“The company has a nondiscretionary policy regarding overtime pay.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The first syllable ('non') has secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. dis — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. cre — Closed syllable, part of the root.. tion — Open syllable, part of the root.. ar — Open syllable, beginning of the suffix.. y — Open syllable, completing the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel clusters within 'discretion' require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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