nonexpressiveness
Syllables
non-ex-pres-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɛkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + express + -ive
The word 'nonexpressiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-ex-pres-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'express', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking expressiveness; the inability to convey thoughts or feelings effectively.
“His nonexpressiveness made it difficult to gauge his true feelings.”
“The painting was criticized for its nonexpressiveness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, while the second and fourth are secondary unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pres — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sive — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-ness' is always a separate syllable.
- The '-ive' suffix forms a clear syllable with 'sive'.
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