nonsubmissiveness
Syllables
non-sub-mis-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌsʌb.mɪs.ɪv.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + submit + -sive/-ness
Nonsubmissiveness is a five-syllable noun (non-sub-mis-sive-ness) with primary stress on 'sive'. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'submit', and suffixes '-sive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being submissive; resistance to control or authority.
“Her nonsubmissiveness was a source of both frustration and admiration.”
“The group's nonsubmissiveness to the new regulations led to protests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sub — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sive — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels followed by consonants.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on the root or a prefix.
- Assimilation of 'n' from 'non-' in rapid speech.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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