nonexplosiveness
Syllables
non-ex-plo-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + explosive + -ness
The word 'nonexplosiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-ex-plo-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'explosive', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Syllabification follows vowel and affix rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being explosive; lack of a tendency to explode.
“The nonexplosiveness of the compound made it safe for transport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plo — Open syllable, unstressed.. sive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split, but affixes are kept intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a single syllable.
- The 'ex' in 'explosive' functions as a single unit within the syllable.
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