nonproliferations
Syllables
non-pro-lif-e-ra-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnprəʊˌlɪfəˈreɪʃənz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + prolifer + ations
The word 'nonproliferations' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-lif-e-ra-tions. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ra'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with English suffixes, indicating the absence of proliferation. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant splits.
Definitions
- 1
The absence or prevention of proliferation; instances where growth or spread does not occur.
“The doctor monitored the patient for any signs of nonproliferations in the tumor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ra'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. pro — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. lif — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa sound.. ra — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tions — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and plural marker.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically kept within the same syllable.
- The non-rhotic nature of GB English affects the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the presence of the '-ation' suffix.
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