nongravitational
Syllables
non-gra-vi-ta-tion-al
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
non- + gravit- + -ational
The word 'nongravitational' is divided into six syllables: non-gra-vi-ta-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'gravit-', and the suffix '-ational'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tion'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the 'tion' suffix treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or affected by gravity.
“The spacecraft entered a nongravitational orbit.”
“Nongravitational forces were considered in the simulation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tion'). The first syllable ('non') is unstressed, as are 'gra', 'vi', and 'ta'.
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. gra — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix treated as a unit.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonants following a vowel are typically assigned to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority, but common clusters like 'tion' are treated as units.
Stress-Based Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can sometimes affect syllable boundaries.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'tion' suffix is a common exception, often forming a syllable on its own.
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