nonspecification
Syllables
non-spe-ci-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + specific + -ation
The word 'nonspecification' is divided into six syllables: non-spe-ci-fi-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi-'). It consists of the negative prefix 'non-', the root 'specific', and the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of not specifying; lack of detailed information.
“The contract suffered from a lack of specification regarding delivery dates.”
“The nonspecification of requirements led to project delays.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi-'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spe — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ci — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /s/.. fi — Stressed syllable, preceding the suffix.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, /ʃ/ sound due to following vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'sp' in 'spe-').
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Suffix Rule
Syllable division often occurs before suffixes (e.g., '-ation').
- The pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/ is a standard rule in English.
- The initial 'n' in 'non-' is permissible despite being a single consonant.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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