noncontemplativeness
Syllables
non-con-tem-pla-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kɑnˈtemp.leɪ.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + temp + -contemplate-ive-ness
The word 'noncontemplativeness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-tem-pla-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, denoting a lack of thoughtfulness. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being contemplative; lack of thoughtfulness or reflection.
“Her noncontemplativeness often led to impulsive decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. tem — Closed syllable.. pla — Open syllable, diphthong.. tive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-C-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable break usually occurs between the consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Consonant-Schwa Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant followed by a schwa sound are common.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The '-mpl-' cluster is a potential point of ambiguity but is correctly placed within the 'pla' syllable.
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