nondisqualifying
Syllables
non-dis-qual-i-fy-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪsˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + qualify + -ing
The word 'nondisqualifying' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-qual-i-fy-ing. The primary stress falls on the 'qual' syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'qualify', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not having the quality of disqualifying someone or something; not rendering ineligible.
“The nondisqualifying factors allowed him to remain in the competition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('qual'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. dis — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. qual — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. fy — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel sound are typically part of the same syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) function as a single syllable nucleus.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' in some regional accents.
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