nonmetalliferous
Syllables
non-met-al-lif-er-ous
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌmɛtələˈfɪərəs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
non- + metall- + -iferous
The word 'nonmetalliferous' is divided into six syllables: non-met-al-lif-er-ous. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'metall-', and the suffix '-iferous'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-consonant pattern rule, creating both open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not containing or composed of metal.
“The nonmetalliferous minerals were carefully analyzed.”
“A nonmetalliferous deposit was discovered in the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fɪər') due to the presence of the '-ous' suffix and the preceding complex syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. met — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lif — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ous — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word could lead to ambiguity, but consistent application of vowel-consonant patterns resolves this.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., vowel reduction) may occur but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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