nonexhibitionistic
Syllables
non-ex-hi-bi-tion-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɛksɪbɪˈʃənɪstɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + exhibit + -ionistic
The word 'nonexhibitionistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-hi-bi-tion-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'exhibit', and the suffix '-ionistic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or characterized by exhibitionism; reserved or modest.
“He had a nonexhibitionistic personality, preferring quiet evenings to large parties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Open syllable, unstressed.. hi — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tic — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'ex').
Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple affixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The '-istic' suffix is generally consistent in its syllabification, but variations can occur in other words.
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