noncompetitiveness
Syllables
non-com-pe-ti-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkɑmˈpɛtɪtɪvˌnɛs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + compete + -ive/-ness
The word 'noncompetitiveness' is a six-syllable noun (non-com-pe-ti-tive-ness) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing after vowels and maximizing onsets. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'compete', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking a desire or ability to compete.
“His noncompetitiveness was a hindrance to his career advancement.”
“The company's noncompetitiveness led to its decline.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant.. com — Closed syllable, initial consonant.. pe — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes require careful attention to vowel clusters and consonant blends.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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