nonfashionableness
Syllables
non-fash-ion-able-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˈfæʃənəblnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + fashion + -able-ness
The word 'nonfashionableness' is divided into five syllables: non-fash-ion-able-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('able'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'fashion', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being fashionable; lack of style or trendiness.
“The nonfashionableness of his attire was immediately apparent.”
“She embraced a life of comfortable nonfashionableness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('able'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. fash — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. able — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'fash').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ness').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'bln' sequence in 'able' is a relatively uncommon syllable coda but is permissible in English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature of English pronunciation.
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