nonsignificative
Syllables
non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.sɪɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.tɪv/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + signific- + -ative/-ive
The word 'nonsignificative' is divided into six syllables: non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tive. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Not significant; lacking in importance or meaning.
“The data was deemed nonsignificative and discarded.”
“The changes were nonsignificative and did not affect the outcome.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi') of the word. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. sig — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ni — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. fi — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. ca — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a diphthong.. tive — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the same syllable, unless breaking them creates a more natural pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /ɪ/ instead of /i/).
- Assimilation of the 'n' prefix.
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