nonsusceptiveness
Syllables
non-sus-cep-ti-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒn.sʌs.ˈsep.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + suscept + -ive-ness
The word 'nonsusceptiveness' is divided into six syllables: non-sus-cep-ti-ve-ness. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or infection.
“His nonsusceptiveness to flattery was remarkable.”
“The vaccine provided nonsusceptiveness to the disease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'), following typical English stress patterns for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Dividing syllables based on vowel-consonant sequences.
- Potential elision of the initial 'n' in rapid speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
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