nondeliberateness
Syllables
non-de-lib-er-ate-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.nəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + deliberate + -ness
The word 'nondeliberateness' is divided into six syllables: non-de-lib-er-ate-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'deliberate', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lib'). Syllabification follows vowel-following consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being deliberate; lack of careful consideration.
“His nondeliberateness led to a series of unfortunate events.”
“The nondeliberateness of the decision was shocking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lib'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable.. lib — Closed syllable.. er — Open syllable.. ate — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. ness — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they do not interrupt the vowel-consonant pattern.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complexity make it prone to mispronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently pronounced as a single syllable.
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