nonreimbursement
Syllables
non-re-im-burse-ment
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non + reimburse + ment
The word 'nonreimbursement' is divided into five syllables: non-re-im-burse-ment. The primary stress falls on 'burse'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, following standard English syllabification rules based on onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not repaying someone for expenses incurred.
“The company faced legal action due to the nonreimbursement of travel expenses.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('burse').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'ee'. im — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rhyme 'm'. burse — Closed syllable, onset 'bɜːr', rhyme 's', primary stress. ment — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'ənt'
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
- The combination of 're-' and 'im-' requires careful delineation of syllable boundaries.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
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