nonintermittence
Syllables
non-in-ter-mit-tence
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˌtɜrmɪˈtɛns/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + intermitt- + -ence
The word 'nonintermittence' is divided into five syllables: non-in-ter-mit-tence. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'intermitt-', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the prefix and suffix forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being intermittent; continuous action or existence.
“The nonintermittence of the rain was depressing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots and prefixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mit — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tence — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid vowel-less syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by prefixes and suffixes.
- The 'non-' prefix influences stress.
- The 'tt' cluster is split due to the intervening vowel.
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