nonresistiveness
Syllables
non-re-sis-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɪs.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + resist + -ive/-ness
The word 'nonresistiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-re-sis-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'resist', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, avoiding stranded consonants, and aligning with morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not resisting; lack of opposition.
“His nonresistiveness to authority was remarkable.”
“The policy of nonresistiveness proved ineffective.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the suffixes -ive and -ness, though the initial 'non-' prefix shifts the stress slightly.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. sis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 're-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable (e.g., 'sis-').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries (e.g., 'non-').
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The initial 'non-' prefix influences the stress pattern.
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