noncondescending
Syllables
non-con-de-scen-ding
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn kɑn.dəˈsɛn.dɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + descend + -ing
The word 'noncondescending' is divided into five syllables: non-con-de-scen-ding. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'descend', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('de'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, considering the word's morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
Not patronizingly condescending; humble.
“He was surprisingly noncondescending despite his success.”
“Her noncondescending attitude made everyone feel comfortable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('de'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, stressed.. scen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split while maintaining affix integrity.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided between onset and rime.
Morphological Rule
Morpheme boundaries often align with syllable boundaries.
- The 'scen' cluster is acceptable due to morphological structure.
- The prefix 'non-' creates a closed syllable.
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