nonpredestination
Syllables
non-pre-des-ti-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌpredɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + destine + -ation
The word 'nonpredestination' is divided into six syllables: non-pre-des-ti-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'na' syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'destine', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The belief that events are not predetermined or inevitable; the absence of fate.
“His philosophy centered on the concept of nonpredestination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. des — Closed syllable, single consonant onset.. ti — Closed syllable, single consonant onset.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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