nonexpeditiousness
Syllables
non-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃnəs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + expedit- + -i-ness
The word 'nonexpeditiousness' is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'expedit-', and the suffix '-i-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being conducive to quick or easy dispatch; impracticality; unwieldiness.
“The nonexpeditiousness of the bureaucratic process frustrated everyone involved.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). The first, second, fifth and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial, often unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, preceded by consonant.. di — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ous — Open syllable, followed by consonant.. ness — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The /ʃn/ cluster in 'ti' may be challenging for some speakers.
- The linking vowel '-i-' is a common feature in English derivations.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some accents.
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