nondeforestation
Syllables
non-de-for-es-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdiːfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + forest + -ation
The word 'nondeforestation' is divided into six syllables: non-de-for-es-ta-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the interfix 'de-', the root 'forest', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of preventing the clearing or destruction of forests.
“The organization promotes nondeforestation practices.”
“Nondeforestation is crucial for mitigating climate change.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'), following the general rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset consonant.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. es — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.. ta — Open syllable, onset consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel after Consonant
Every vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, and consonants preceding it form the onset.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority hierarchy.
Stress Placement
Stress is generally placed on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion, unless other factors intervene.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The interfix 'de-' affects the syllable count and stress pattern.
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