nonconscientious
Syllables
non-con-sci-en-tious
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈkɑnʃənsəs/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + conscient- + -ious
The word 'nonconscientious' is divided into five syllables: non-con-sci-en-tious. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'conscient-', and the suffix '-ious'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tious'). The syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Not conscientious; lacking a sense of responsibility or moral principles.
“He was a nonconscientious employee who frequently missed deadlines.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tious'). The third syllable ('sci') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. con — Open syllable, weak stress.. sci — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. tious — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are grouped into onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on syllable weight and morphological structure.
- The 'non-' prefix could be considered a separate syllable, but is commonly integrated into the first syllable.
- The 'sci' cluster is a complex onset that requires careful consideration.
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