nonintellectualness
Syllables
non-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˌtɛlɛkˈtuəlˌnɛs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + intellect + -ualness
The word 'nonintellectualness' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'intellect', and the suffixes '-ual' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tu'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime division rule.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking intellectual capacity or interest.
“His nonintellectualness was evident in his lack of curiosity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tu') due to the weight of the root and suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. in — Closed syllable. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable, stressed. al — Open syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable due to the weight of the root and suffixes.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The consistent application of onset-rime division ensures accurate segmentation.
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