nonconcentration
Syllables
non-con-cen-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkɑn.sɛnˈtreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + concentrate + -tion
The word 'nonconcentration' is divided into five syllables: non-con-cen-tra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-tion'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tra'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The lack or absence of concentration; a state of being unable to focus one's attention.
“His lack of success was attributed to a persistent state of nonconcentration.”
“The therapist addressed the patient's issues with nonconcentration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tra'), following the rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. con — Open, unstressed syllable.. cen — Open, unstressed syllable.. tra — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Open, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is a common negative prefix.
- The '-ncentr-' cluster is permissible in English phonotactics.
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