nonsolicitousness
Syllables
non-so-li-ci-tous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.səˈlɪsɪtəs.nəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + solicitous + -ness
The word 'nonsolicitousness' is divided into six syllables: non-so-li-ci-tous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'solicitous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). Syllabification follows the vowel peak and consonant cluster rules of English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being concerned or anxious; lack of care or attentiveness.
“Her nonsolicitousness towards the plight of the refugees was shocking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the fourth syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. so — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. tous — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters between vowels are generally split to create separate syllables.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are often divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ in 'solicitous' is a common phonetic variation.
- The potential for elision of the 't' in 'solicitous' in rapid speech.
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