nonextensiveness
Syllables
non-ex-ten-si-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪk.sten.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
non- + extend + -ness
The word 'nonextensiveness' is divided into six syllables: non-ex-ten-si-ve-ness. Primary stress falls on 'ten', with secondary stress on 'non'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'extend', and suffix '-ness', denoting a lack of comprehensiveness.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being extensive; lack of comprehensiveness or thoroughness.
“The nonextensiveness of the report left many questions unanswered.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed. ten — Closed syllable, primary stress. si — Open syllable, unstressed. ve — Open syllable, unstressed. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided after the vowel.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The consonant cluster '-xten-' is handled according to standard English phonotactics.
- The multiple morphemes and length of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
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