nonidentification
Syllables
non-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.aɪ.dɛn.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
non- + identify + -ation
The word 'nonidentification' is divided into seven syllables: non-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'identify', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-cay-'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of not identifying something or someone; lack of recognition.
“The nonidentification of the suspect hindered the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-cay-'. The stress pattern is ˌnɑn.aɪ.dɛn.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. i — Diphthong, functions as a syllable on its own.. den — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. fi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ca — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowels. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, it forms a closed syllable. If it's not followed by a consonant, it's an open syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by pronunciation.
Vowel-Glide Rule
Diphthongs and vowel-glide combinations often form a single syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-tion' suffix consistently forms a syllable.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables depending on regional accent.
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