noninclusiveness
Syllables
non-in-clu-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˈkluːsɪvnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + include + -ive
The word 'noninclusiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-in-clu-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'include', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel-consonant division, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being inclusive; the exclusion of certain people or groups.
“The company's policy of noninclusiveness led to a lawsuit.”
“Addressing noninclusiveness in the workplace is crucial for fostering a positive environment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). This is due to the influence of the -ive suffix and the general rule of penultimate stress in words ending in -ness.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. clu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'inclus' cluster requires careful consideration to avoid unnatural syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mispronunciation.
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