nonincandescence
Syllables
non-in-can-des-cence
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnˌkændɪˈsɛns/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
non- + cand- + -escence
The word 'nonincandescence' is divided into five syllables: non-in-can-des-cence. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('des'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'cand-', and the suffix '-escence', indicating a state of not shining. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being incandescent; lack of glow or heat.
“The nonincandescence of the bulb indicated it had burned out.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('des'). The stress pattern follows typical English suffix stress rules.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. can — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. des — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cence — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
English avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless necessary.
- The 'des' syllable could be reduced in rapid speech, but is treated as separate for detailed analysis.
- The 'nc' sequence is not a typical syllable onset, but is part of the 'in' syllable.
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