nonigzemplification
Syllables
non-ig-zem-pli-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪɡzɛmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + exempli- + -fication
The word 'nonexemplification' is divided into seven syllables: non-ig-zem-pli-fi-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'exempli-', and the suffix '-fication'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of not exemplifying; the failure to serve as an example.
“The nonexemplification of ethical behavior by the company's leaders led to a crisis of trust.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi-'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-fication'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. ig — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.. zem — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. fi — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a fricative consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ca — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a fricative consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets (e.g., 'pli', 'fi').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left isolated as syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Suffix Boundaries
Recognizing the boundaries of suffixes like '-fication'.
- The /ɡz/ sequence is a common cluster in English and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The length of the word could lead to slight variations in perceived syllable boundaries, but the proposed division is the most phonologically plausible.
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