noncharacteristic
Syllables
non-char-ac-te-ris-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + characteristic
The word 'noncharacteristic' is divided into six syllables: non-char-ac-te-ris-tic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'characteristic', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-coda and consonant-cluster rules of English.
Definitions
- 1
Not having distinctive or typical qualities; atypical.
“His behavior was completely noncharacteristic of him.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/rɪs/), consistent with the stress pattern of words ending in -ic.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. char — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ac — Open syllable, vowel sound.. te — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ris — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is a common negative prefix.
- The schwa sounds in unstressed syllables are typical of English pronunciation.
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