noncontumaciousness
Syllables
non-con-tu-ma-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kɑn.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs.nəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + contumacious + -ness
The word 'noncontumaciousness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-tu-ma-cious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contumacious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'cious' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and digraph rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.
“His noncontumaciousness was a relief to the teachers, as he always followed the rules.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cious' syllable, making it the most prominent syllable in the word.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. con — Open syllable, weak stress.. tu — Open syllable, weak stress.. ma — Open syllable, weak stress.. cious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'ci' are treated as a single sound unit and remain within the same syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The relatively uncommon root 'contumacious'.
- The 'cious' ending is a common area for mis-syllabification.
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