nonaccomplishment
Syllables
non-ac-com-plish-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non + accomplish + ment
The word 'nonaccomplishment' is divided into five syllables: non-ac-com-plish-ment. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('plish'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'accomplish', and the suffix '-ment'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The failure to accomplish something; a lack of achievement.
“His constant procrastination led to a string of nonaccomplishments.”
“The project was deemed a nonaccomplishment due to lack of funding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('plish'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ment' with a longer root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ac — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Open syllable, unstressed.. plish — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they disrupt pronunciation.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is stress-timed, influencing syllable division.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a single syllable.
- The 'mpl' cluster is not a common onset but doesn't violate rules.
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