nondemonstrative
Syllables
non-de-mon-stra-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈmɑn.strə.tɪv/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + demonstrate + -ive
The word 'nondemonstrative' is divided into five syllables: non-de-mon-stra-tive. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'demonstrate', and the suffix '-ive'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mon'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not demonstrating or showing; not explicitly expressed.
“The author used a nondemonstrative style, leaving much to the reader's interpretation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mon'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel sound is clear.. de — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. mon — Closed syllable, vowel sound is clear.. stra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. tive — Open syllable, short vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
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Consonant cluster followed by vowel
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable if followed by a vowel.
- The initial 'non-' prefix could potentially be combined with 'de' into a single syllable in some pronunciations, but the distinct vowel sound in General American English favors separation.
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