nonexhibitionistic
Syllables
non-ex-hi-bi-tion-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪs.tɪk/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + hibit- + -ion-is-tic
The word 'nonexhibitionistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-hi-bi-tion-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (ti-ON). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'hibit-', and the suffixes '-ion', '-is', and '-tic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Not characterized by exhibitionism; reserved or modest in displaying one's personality, feelings, or sexuality.
“He had a nonexhibitionistic personality, preferring quiet contemplation to public displays of emotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (ti-ON). This is consistent with the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic, -sion, or -tion.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. hi — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Rule
Stress is often placed on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic, -sion, or -tion.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The consonant cluster '-xhibition-' is a notable feature, but does not violate any established rules.
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