nondeterminativeness
Syllables
non-de-ter-mi-na-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈtɜrm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + determine + -ative
The word 'nondeterminativeness' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-ter-mi-na-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'determine', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being not determinate; lack of definiteness or precision.
“The nondeterminativeness of the evidence made a conviction impossible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. de — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. na — Open syllable, vowel-initial, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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