nonceremoniousness
Syllables
non-ce-re-mo-ni-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɛr.əˈmoʊ.ni.əs.nəs/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
non- + ceremon- + -ious
“Nonceremoniousness” is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It’s formed from the prefix ‘non-’, root ‘ceremon-’, and suffixes ‘-ious’ and ‘-ness’. Syllabification follows standard English VC rules and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being informal, lacking in ceremony, or not adhering to established customs.
“His nonceremoniousness at the formal dinner surprised everyone.”
“The wedding was characterized by a delightful nonceremoniousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. ce — Open syllable, unstressed. re — Open syllable, unstressed. mo — Open syllable, unstressed. ni — Open syllable, stressed. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed
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- The word is relatively uncommon, so there may be less established consensus on its pronunciation.
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