nonintervention
Syllables
non-in-ter-ven-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪn.tərˈven.ʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + vent + -tion
The word 'non-intervention' is divided into five syllables: non-in-ter-ven-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ven'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the combining form 'inter-', the root 'vent', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The principle or policy of not interfering in the affairs of other countries.
“The country adopted a policy of non-intervention in the regional conflict.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ven'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-tion' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ven — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonant clusters following vowels typically belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Basic syllable structure (CV) is a fundamental rule.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Pattern
CVC syllables are common and follow the basic CV pattern.
- The prefix 'non-' can be reduced to /nən/ in rapid speech.
- The 't' in 'intervention' can be flapped in some US dialects.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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