nonadventurousness
Syllables
non-ad-ven-tur-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnədˈvɛn.tʃər.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + adventure + ous
The word 'nonadventurousness' is divided into six syllables: non-ad-ven-tur-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'adventure', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unwilling to take risks or try new things; a lack of adventurous spirit.
“Her nonadventurousness prevented her from trying the new restaurant.”
“The company's nonadventurousness stifled innovation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ousness' suffix, with a tendency for stress on the penultimate syllable, but influenced by the preceding syllable structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ad — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ven — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tur — Closed syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like -ous and -ness, but is influenced by the length and complexity of preceding syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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