nongratification
Syllables
non-grat-i-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/nɒŋˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + gratify + -ation
The word 'nongratification' is divided into six syllables: non-grat-i-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'gratify', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). Syllable division follows the vowel-by-vowel rule and considers the structure of prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The absence or lack of pleasure, satisfaction, or reward.
“His lack of success led to a feeling of nongratification.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. grat — Open syllable.. i — Weak vowel, often part of a diphthong or schwa.. fi — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel by Vowel
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonants between vowels are typically assigned to the following vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'tion' suffix often forms a syllable on its own.
- Some speakers might reduce the vowel in the 'i' syllable to a schwa.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.