nonclassification
Syllables
non-clas-si-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
non- + class + -ification
The word 'nonclassification' is divided into six syllables: non-clas-si-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'class', and the suffix '-ification'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of not classifying; the state of being unclassified.
“The nonclassification of the documents led to delays in the investigation.”
“The museum's policy of nonclassification of artifacts based on origin was controversial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɑːn'. clas — Closed syllable, onset 'cl', rime 'æs'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪ'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɪ'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'eɪ'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'non-' prefix is a clear unit.
- Consonant clusters are common and do not pose exceptional cases.
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