nonfastidiousness
Syllables
non-fast-i-di-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈfæstɪdiːəsnəs/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
non- + fastidious + -ness
The word 'nonfastidiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-fast-i-di-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'fastidious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('i'). Syllabification follows the Vowel-Coda and Consonant Cluster rules, typical of English.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being fastidious; a lack of excessive concern with detail or neatness.
“Her nonfastidiousness was refreshing in a world obsessed with appearances.”
“The artist's nonfastidiousness allowed for a more spontaneous creative process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('i'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. fast — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. di — Open syllable, short vowel.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by sonorant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels or sonorants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and the prefix contribute to the complexity.
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