nongratification
Syllables
non-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + gratify + -ification
The word 'nongratification' is divided into six syllables: non-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'gratify', and the suffix '-ification'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant blend rules, with the prefix and suffix forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The absence or lack of gratification; the state of not being pleased or satisfied.
“His nongratification with the results was evident.”
“The constant nongratification led to feelings of resentment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/fɪ/), indicated by '1'. The remaining syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, stressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (e.g., 'gr', 'fi') are typically kept together within a syllable.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes (e.g., 'non-') often form their own syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes (e.g., '-ification') often form their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
- The vowel sounds within the root dictate subsequent syllable divisions.
- Stress pattern is influenced by the presence of the prefix.
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