nondifferentiation
Syllables
non-dif-fer-en-ti-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
non- + different + -iation
The word 'nondifferentiation' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'different', and the suffix '-iation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the prefix and suffix forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The lack or absence of distinction or differentiation.
“The nondifferentiation of these cells led to a developmental abnormality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/ˈrɛn/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/nɒn/).
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix.. dif — Closed syllable.. fer — Open syllable.. en — Closed syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables typically begin with a consonant sound.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes often form separate syllables.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-tion' usually form their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix often forms its own syllable.
- The vowel sequence 'ia' could potentially be considered a diphthong, but the syllabic break is preferred for clarity.
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