nonegregiousness
Syllables
non-e-gre-gi-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪˈɡriːdʒiəsnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + egregious + -ness
The word 'nonegregiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-e-gre-gi-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'egregious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gi'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' are possible.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely bad or shocking; outrageousness.
“The nonegregiousness of his actions shocked the entire community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gi'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consonant onset.. e — Open syllable, vowel onset.. gre — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. gi — Open syllable, consonant onset. Regional variation in 'g' pronunciation.. ous — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in 'egregious' can vary regionally (/ɡ/ or /dʒ/).
- The word's rarity means there's less established precedent for its syllabification.
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