nondenominational
Syllables
non-den-o-mi-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌdɛnəˈmeɪʃənəl/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
non- + denomination + -al
The word 'nondenominational' is divided into seven syllables: non-den-o-mi-na-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'denomination', and the suffix '-al'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or restricted to any particular religious denomination.
“The church is nondenominational, welcoming members from all faiths.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('mei'). The first and fifth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. den — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
VCV Pattern
Words with vowel-consonant-vowel patterns are divided between the vowels.
CVC Pattern
Consonant-vowel-consonant patterns are divided after the vowel.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The consistent treatment of the prefix 'non-' as a separate syllable.
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