nonsuppressiveness
Syllables
non-sup-pres-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.səˈpres.ɪv.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + suppress + -ive-ness
The word 'nonsuppressiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-sup-pres-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'suppress', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being suppressive; the absence of restraint or inhibition.
“The nonsuppressiveness of the new policy encouraged open discussion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. sup — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. pres — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sive — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel sound typically form a syllable with the preceding vowel.
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel quality.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes require careful attention to vowel reduction and consonant cluster analysis.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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