nonhazardousness
Syllables
non-ha-zar-dous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˈhæzədəs.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + hazard + -ousness
The word 'nonhazardousness' is divided into five syllables: non-ha-zar-dous-ness. Stress falls on the third syllable ('haz'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'hazard', and the suffix '-ousness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('haz'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a nasal consonant.. ha — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a vowel and a fricative.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a plosive.. dous — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a fricative.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a nasal consonant. Often reduced to /nə/ or /n/.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets (e.g., 'ha-', 'zar-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /nɒn/ to /nən/).
- The /nəs/ ending is often reduced in rapid speech.
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