noninterference
Syllables
non-in-ter-fe-rence
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˌtɛrfɪrəns/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + interfere + -ence
The word 'non-interference' is divided into five syllables: non-in-ter-fe-rence. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'interfere', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fe'). Syllabification follows the vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules of English.
Definitions
- 1
The action or principle of avoiding involvement or intervention.
“The government's policy of non-interference in foreign affairs was widely debated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fe').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-final.. in — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. fe — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.. rence — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound or a sonorant consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, adjusting syllable duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix could potentially be combined with the following syllable, but is typically separated due to the vowel sound.
- The 'er' sequence is often reduced to a schwa in unstressed syllables.
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