nondiaphanousness
Syllables
non-di-a-phan-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.daɪ.ˈæf.ən.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + diaphanous + -ness
The word 'nondiaphanousness' is divided into six syllables: non-di-a-phan-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'diaphanous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phan'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being transparent or translucent; opacity.
“The nondiaphanous nature of the curtains blocked out all sunlight.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phan'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. phan — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster -ph-.. ous — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, formed by the suffix -ness.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by two consonants typically forms a syllable, with the consonants going to the next syllable if they cannot form an onset.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are treated as single onsets or codas when possible.
- The -ph- cluster is a common exception to simple CV syllabification.
- The suffix -ness consistently forms a closed syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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