nonaccidentalness
Syllables
non-ac-ci-den-tal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnæk.sɪˈden.təl.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + accidental + -ness
The word 'nonaccidentalness' is divided into six syllables: non-ac-ci-den-tal-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'accidental', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('den') due to the penultimate stress rule. The word functions as a noun denoting a state of being not accidental.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being accidental; the characteristic of being intentional or deliberate.
“The nonaccidentalness of his actions suggested a carefully planned strategy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('den'). This is due to the penultimate stress rule for words ending in '-ness'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. ac — Open syllable, weak stress.. ci — Closed syllable, weak stress.. den — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tal — Open syllable, weak stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in -ness, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mispronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
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