nondemonstrativeness
Syllables
non-de-mon-stra-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdɛmənˈstreɪtɪvnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + demonstrate + -ive
The word 'nondemonstrativeness' is divided into six syllables: non-de-mon-stra-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, exhibiting typical English syllabification rules with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being demonstrative; lack of outward expression of emotion or opinion.
“His nondemonstrativeness made it difficult to gauge his true feelings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel.. de — Open syllable.. mon — Closed syllable.. stra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel between two consonants, it is typically divided between the consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) usually remain within the same syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to syllabification.
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