nonprofitmaking
Syllables
non-pro-fit-mak-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈprɑfɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
non- + profit + -making
“Non-profit-making” is a compound adjective with five syllables (non-pro-fit-mak-ing), stressed on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not intended to generate a profit; operating for a public or social benefit.
“a non-profit-making hospital”
“a non-profit-making educational institution”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pro'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel.. pro — Stressed, open syllable.. fit — Closed syllable.. mak — Open syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
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Vowel Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are typically divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The hyphenated structure is maintained in the syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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