nonsignification
Syllables
non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non + signific + ation
The word 'nonsignification' is divided into six syllables: non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tion. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'signific-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of not signifying; lack of meaning or indication.
“The nonsignification of his gestures was frustrating.”
“The artist explored the nonsignification of modern life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. sig — Closed syllable, consonant 'g' closes the syllable.. ni — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. fi — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tion' closes the syllable.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable is closed when it ends with a consonant sound.
- Potential alternative syllabification of 'signification' (sig-ni-fi-ca-tion), but the chosen division is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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