Hyphenation ofnonbarbarousness
Syllable Division:
non-bar-ba-rous-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/nɑnˌbɑrbərəsnes/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rous'). Secondary stress on the fourth syllable.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Closed syllable.
Open syllable.
Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Closed syllable, final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: non-
Latin origin, negation
Root: barbar-
Greek origin (via Latin), foreign, uncivilized
Suffix: -ousness
Latin and Old English origins, adjective and noun forming
The state of not being barbarous; lack of crudeness or savagery.
Examples:
"The scholar lamented the loss of nonbarbarousness in modern society."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar suffix structure (-ness).
Similar suffix structure (-ness).
Similar prefix and suffix structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Potential slight reduction of the 'barb' sequence in rapid speech.
Summary:
The word 'nonbarbarousness' is divided into five syllables: non-bar-ba-rous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'barbar-', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rous'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "nonbarbarousness"
1. Pronunciation: The word "nonbarbarousness" is pronounced as /nɑnˌbɑrbərəsnes/ in General American English.
2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is: non-bar-ba-rous-ness.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: non- (Latin origin) - Negation.
- Root: barbar- (Greek origin, via Latin) - Foreign, uncivilized.
- Suffix: -ous (Latin origin) - Adjective forming suffix, meaning "having the quality of".
- Suffix: -ness (Old English origin) - Noun forming suffix, denoting a state or quality.
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: /nɑnˌbɑrbərəsnes/.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /nɑnˌbɑrbərəsnes/
6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "barb" can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech, but the full form is standard. The presence of multiple suffixes requires careful consideration of vowel reduction.
7. Grammatical Role: The word functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its role in a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The state of not being barbarous; lack of crudeness or savagery.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: civilization, refinement, culture, sophistication.
- Antonyms: barbarity, savagery, crudeness, uncivilization.
- Example Usage: "The scholar lamented the loss of nonbarbarousness in modern society."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- happiness: hap-pi-ness - Similar suffix structure (-ness). Stress on the second syllable.
- limitlessness: lim-it-less-ness - Similar suffix structure (-ness). Stress on the third syllable.
- unhappiness: un-hap-pi-ness - Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the second syllable.
The difference in stress placement in "nonbarbarousness" is due to the length and complexity of the root word ("barbarous") and the influence of the prefix "non-". The longer root attracts the stress.
Detailed Syllable Analysis:
- non: /nɑn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Potential exception: The 'n' can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable in very rapid speech, but standard syllabification separates it.
- bar: /bɑr/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.
- ba: /bɑ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s).
- rous: /rəs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable. This syllable receives secondary stress.
- ness: /nəs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.
Exceptions/Special Cases:
- The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'o' in "non" becoming /ɑn/) is a common phonetic phenomenon but doesn't affect the orthographic syllable division.
- The "barb" sequence is generally pronounced fully, though some speakers might reduce it slightly.
Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
- Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Closed vs. Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
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