noninternational
Syllables
non-in-ter-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + international
The word 'noninternational' is divided into six syllables: non-in-ter-na-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'international', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na-'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel rules, influenced by stress and avoiding illegal syllable structures.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na-'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-al' with multiple syllables.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound preceded by a consonant sound.
Stress-Based Division
Stress influences syllable boundaries, particularly in complex words.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
English avoids syllables starting with complex consonant clusters unless they are well-established.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'tion' ending is a common syllable, but its linkage to the preceding syllable is influenced by stress.
- No major morphological anomalies are present.
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