nondecomposition
Syllables
non-de-com-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌdiːkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + decompose + -tion
The word 'nondecomposition' is divided into six syllables: non-de-com-po-si-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'decompose', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si'). The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, considering consonant clusters and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of not breaking down into simpler components.
“The nondecomposition of the material was crucial for its long-term storage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/si/), typical for words ending in -tion.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. de — Open syllable. com — Closed syllable. po — Open syllable. si — Closed syllable, stressed. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and surrounding consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The initial 'non-' prefix could be considered a bound morpheme, but is treated as a distinct syllable for clarity.
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