noninformational
Syllables
non-in-for-ma-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnfɔːrmeɪʃənəl/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + inform + -ational
The word 'noninformational' is divided into six syllables: non-in-for-ma-tion-al. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'inform', and the suffix '-ational'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Not containing or relating to information; lacking informative content.
“The report was largely noninformational.”
“He provided a noninformational response to the question.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, schwa reduction common.. tion — Closed syllable, palatalization of 't' possible.. al — Closed syllable, schwa reduction common.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential palatalization of 't' before 'i' in British English.
- Consistency in syllabification despite the length of the word.
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