nonexpeditiousness
Syllables
non-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɛkspəˈdɪʃiəsˌnɛs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + expedit- + -ness
The word 'nonexpeditiousness' is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness. It is a noun formed from the Latin root 'expedit-' with the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of VCV division, consonant clusters, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being expedient; lack of practicality or suitability.
“His nonexpeditiousness in handling the crisis led to further complications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. ex — Closed syllable. pe — Open syllable. di — Open syllable. ti — Open syllable. ous — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with VCV sequences are divided between the vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated as distinct syllables.
- The word's length and complexity.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and the connecting vowel '-i-'.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.