nonexhibitionism
Syllables
non-ex-hi-bi-tion-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪz.əm/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + hibit- + -ion
The word 'nonexhibitionism' is divided into six syllables: non-ex-hi-bi-tion-ism. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'hibit-', and the suffixes '-ion' and '-ism'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles and stress assignment rules for English.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or belief of avoiding public display of one's emotions, personality, or sexuality.
“His nonexhibitionism was often mistaken for aloofness.”
“She valued nonexhibitionism as a sign of inner strength.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ex — Closed syllable.. hi — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ism — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on the number of syllables and the presence of suffixes. Penultimate syllable stress is common in words ending in '-ism'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- Initial 'non-' prefix is a common negative prefix.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a standard feature of English pronunciation.
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