nonvexatiousness
Syllables
non-ve-xa-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.vɛk.səˈtiː.nəs.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + vex + -ation-ness
The word 'nonvexatiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-ve-xa-ti-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'vex', and the suffixes '-ation' and '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being not vexatious; freedom from annoyance or irritation.
“The nonvexatiousness of the countryside was a welcome relief after the city.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. xa — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ous — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Consonant Exception
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided after the vowel if the consonant is part of a consonant cluster (e.g., 've-xa').
Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets (e.g., 'xa' rather than 'x-a').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster (e.g., 'ti' is a valid syllable ending).
- The pronunciation of 'ti' before 'ous' can vary regionally, sometimes being pronounced as /ʃəs/.
- The length of the word and the multiple suffixes contribute to potential pronunciation variations.
- The word is exclusively a noun; syllabification does not change based on grammatical function.
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