nonimperiousness
Syllables
non-im-pe-ri-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪmˈpɛəriəs.nəs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
non- + imper- + -ious
The word 'nonimperiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-im-pe-ri-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'imper-', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being imperious; a lack of domineering or arrogant behavior.
“Her nonimperiousness was refreshing in a world of self-important executives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. im — Closed syllable, unstressed. pe — Open syllable, unstressed. ri — Open syllable, unstressed. ous — Closed syllable, stressed. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ous' ending can sometimes be debated, but the vowel sound clearly defines it as a syllable.
- Standard syllabification rules apply without significant anomalies.
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