nonirrationalness
Syllables
non-ir-ra-tion-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪrˌæʃənəl.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + rational + -ityness
The word 'nonirrationalness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'rational', and the suffixes '-ity' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being irrational; the absence of illogical or unreasonable thought or behavior.
“Her calm response demonstrated a remarkable degree of nonirrationalness in a highly stressful situation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Latinate origin with suffixation.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ir — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing between vowel and consonant sounds.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some accents.
- Possible non-rhotic pronunciation of 'irrational' in certain regional accents.
- The uncommon sequence '-rationalness' requires careful stress placement.
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