nonqualification
Syllables
non-qual-i-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
non- + qualify + -ification
The word 'nonqualification' is divided into six syllables: non-qual-i-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'qualify', and the suffix '-ification'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme rules, with considerations for the 'qu' cluster and the silent 't' in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
The state or result of not being qualified; lack of necessary attributes or credentials.
“His nonqualification for the job was due to his lack of experience.”
“The committee cited his nonqualification as a safety concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'ɒn'. qual — Closed syllable, onset 'kw', rhyme 'ɒl'. i — Open syllable, single vowel. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'ɪ'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'eɪ' (diphthong). tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rhyme
Each syllable consists of an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters can function as onsets or codas, depending on the surrounding vowels.
- The 'qu' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 't' in '-tion' is often silent in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
- Stress consistently falls on the penultimate syllable due to the '-tion' suffix.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.