nonconsideration
Syllables
non-con-sid-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kən.ˈsɪd.ər.eɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + consider + -ation
The word 'nonconsideration' is divided into six syllables: non-con-sid-er-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'consider', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not considering something; a lack of thought or attention given to something.
“His decision showed a complete nonconsideration of the consequences.”
“The project failed due to nonconsideration of safety regulations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion', though morphological complexity can influence stress placement.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. con — Closed syllable. sid — Closed syllable. er — Open syllable, unstressed. a — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with a VCV pattern are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Words with a CVC pattern are typically divided after the first consonant.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
Open/Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable. The '-nsid-' cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable onset in English.
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