nonhazardousness
Syllables
non-ha-zar-dous-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈhæzərdəsnes/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + hazard + -ousness
The word 'nonhazardousness' is divided into five syllables: non-ha-zar-dous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'hazard', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('zar'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('zar'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ousness' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ha — Open syllable, short vowel followed by a consonant.. zar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. dous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes like 'non-' are typically treated as separate syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'rd' consonant cluster is treated as part of the 'zar' syllable.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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