nonbeneficialness
Syllables
non-be-ne-fi-cial-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəlˌnɛs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + benefic- + -ialness
The word 'nonbeneficialness' is divided into six syllables: non-be-ne-fi-cial-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'benefic-', and the suffixes '-ial' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cial'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being beneficial; lack of advantage or helpfulness.
“The nonbeneficialness of the policy was immediately apparent.”
“He lamented the nonbeneficialness of his efforts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cial'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. be — Open syllable. ne — Open syllable. fi — Open syllable. cial — Closed syllable, stressed. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'ci' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/ in this context.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful stress placement.
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