nonlitigiousness
Syllables
non-li-ti-gious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + litigate + -ious
The word 'nonlitigiousness' is divided into five syllables: non-li-ti-gious-ness. It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'litigate', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gious'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being inclined to engage in lawsuits.
“His nonlitigiousness was a refreshing change in the legal profession.”
“The company's policy of nonlitigiousness saved them considerable expense.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gious'). Stress is generally placed on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like -ious and -ness.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. li — Open syllable, short vowel followed by liquid consonant.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel followed by a dental consonant.. gious — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant followed by schwa.
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Vowel + Consonant(s)
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