noncondescendingness
Syllables
non-con-de-scen-ding-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kən.dəˈsɛn.dɪŋ.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + condescend + -ingness
The word 'noncondescendingness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-de-scen-ding-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'condescend', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scen'). It functions as a noun denoting the absence of condescension.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being condescending; the absence of patronizing or superior behavior.
“Her noncondescendingness made her a beloved teacher.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scen'). Secondary stress may occur on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. scen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can lead to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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