nonidolatrousness
Syllables
non-i-dol-a-trous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪˈdɒlətrəsnəs/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
non- + idolatrous + -ness
The word 'nonidolatrousness' is divided into six syllables: non-i-dol-a-trous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'idolatrous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being idolatrous; freedom from idolatry.
“His nonidolatrousness was a testament to his unwavering faith.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a' in 'dol-a-trous'). The other syllables are unstressed or weakly stressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Relatively simple structure.. i — Open syllable, containing only a short vowel. Often functions as a weak syllable.. dol — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. Onset is a single consonant.. a — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Weakly stressed.. trous — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Onset is a complex cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final nasal consonant. Common suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., *dol-*).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable (e.g., *-trous*).
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The sequence /trəs/ can sometimes be reduced to /trə/ in rapid speech.
- The initial /n/ of 'non-' can be slightly syllabic depending on the speaker.
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