nondisjunctional
Syllables
non-dis-junc-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪs dʒʌŋkʃənl/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
non- + disjunction + -al
The word 'nondisjunctional' is a five-syllable adjective with stress on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, separating morphemes and applying vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not involving or characterized by disjunction; not capable of being separated or disconnected.
“The nondisjunctional nature of the evidence made the case difficult to prove.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. junc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Weak syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with a VCV pattern are typically divided between the vowels.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The prefix 'non-' can sometimes be attached directly to the root in rapid speech, but a separation is maintained for accurate analysis.
- The silent 't' in 'tion' is a common phonetic feature but doesn't affect syllabification.
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