nonambitiousness
Syllables
non-am-bi-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnæmˈbɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + ambitious + -ness
The word 'nonambitiousness' is divided into five syllables: non-am-bi-tious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'ambitious', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking ambition; a lack of desire or determination to achieve success.
“His nonambitiousness was a source of frustration for his parents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The first three and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. am — Closed, unstressed syllable.. bi — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tious — Closed, stressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefixes and Suffixes
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' can sometimes blend into the following syllable, but is generally treated separately.
- The 'ious' ending is a common syllable unit.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
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