nonprofitableness
Syllables
non-pro-fit-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪtəbl̩nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + profit + able-ness
The word 'nonprofitableness' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-fit-a-ble-ness. It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'profit', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being profitable; lack of financial gain.
“The nonprofitableness of the venture discouraged investors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a preceding complex syllable structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. fit — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, stressed.. ble — Closed syllable with syllabic /l/, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'pr') are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a digraph or are followed by a vowel.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes (e.g., '-able', '-ness') are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'able' is a potential point of variation in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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