noncontemptuousness
Syllables
non-con-temp-tu-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kənˈtɛm.pjʊ.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + contempt + -uousness
The word 'noncontemptuousness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-temp-tu-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being contemptuous; lack of scorn or disdain.
“Her noncontemptuousness towards her former rivals was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). The stress pattern is non-con-temp-*tu*-ous-ness.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. temp — Closed syllable.. tu — Stressed, open syllable.. ous — Open syllable.. ness — Open syllable.
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