nonprovocativeness
Syllables
non-pro-vo-ca-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnprəʊvɒkəˈtɪvnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + provoc + ative-ness
The word 'nonprovocativeness' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-vo-ca-tive-ness. It features a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant endings.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being provocative; lack of tendency to anger or offend.
“Her nonprovocativeness was appreciated in the tense situation.”
“The diplomat's nonprovocativeness helped de-escalate the conflict.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. pro — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. vo — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. ca — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. tive — Closed syllable, consonant 'v' at the end.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant 's' at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables.
Consonant-Ending Syllables
Consonant clusters can end syllables, creating closed syllables.
- The '-ative-ness' suffixation is a common pattern in English and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical in GB English.
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