nonfacetiousness
Syllables
non-fa-ce-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.fəˈsi.ʃəs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + facetious + ness
The word 'nonfacetiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-fa-ce-ti-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'facetious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for morphological boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being facetious; the tendency to treat serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
“His nonfacetiousness was appreciated during the somber occasion.”
“She couldn't understand his constant nonfacetiousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a longer root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. fa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is stress-timed, influencing syllable duration based on stress.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'ti' in 'facetious' forms a weak syllable.
- The '-ness' suffix is almost always a separate syllable.
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