nonnutritiveness
Syllables
non-nu-tri-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.njuː.trɪ.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + nutri- + -tive-ness
The word 'nonnutritiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-nu-tri-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, and its syllable division follows standard English rules regarding vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking nutritional value.
“The doctor warned about the dangers of the food's nonnutritiveness.”
“Prolonged nonnutritiveness can lead to serious health problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a preceding strong suffix.
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nu — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain syllable balance.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and stress placement.
- Potential variation in pronunciation of 'nu' (/nuː/ or /nʊ/).
- The presence of the 'non-' prefix influences stress placement.
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