nondisestablishment
Syllables
non-dis-es-tab-lish-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
non- + establish + -ment
The word 'nondisestablishment' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-es-tab-lish-ment, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lish'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'establish', and the suffixes '-dis-' and '-ment'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and consonant codas.
Definitions
- 1
The act of removing or reversing the establishment of a church as a state-supported institution.
“The nondisestablishment of the Church of England was a contentious issue in 19th-century British politics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lish'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes, with the root syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dis — Open syllable.. es — Closed syllable.. tab — Closed syllable.. lish — Closed syllable.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sounds
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
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