nonmasculineness
Syllables
non-mas-cu-li-ne-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌmæskjʊˈlɪnɪnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + masculine + ness
The word 'nonmasculineness' is divided into six syllables: non-mas-cu-li-ne-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'masculine', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being masculine.
“The artist explored themes of nonmasculineness in their work.”
“There's a growing acceptance of nonmasculineness in modern society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), influenced by the length of the word and the presence of the '-ness' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. mas — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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- The /kju/ sequence in 'masculine' could be debated, but functions as a syllable nucleus here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllable division.
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