nonsynchronousness
Syllables
non-syn-chro-nous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.sɪŋˈkrɒn.əs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + synchron + -ousness
The word 'nonsynchronousness' is divided into five syllables: non-syn-chro-nous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nous'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'synchron', and the suffix '-ousness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being synchronous; lack of coordination in time.
“The nonsynchronousness of the data streams caused significant errors.”
“The committee lamented the nonsynchronousness of their efforts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nous'). The first three syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. syn — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. chro — Open syllable, vowel sound following a consonant cluster.. nous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable is closed when it ends with a consonant sound.
- The 'chr' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to a schwa /nən/ in some dialects.
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