noninternational
Syllables
non-in-ter-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
non- + international
The word 'noninternational' is divided into six syllables: non-in-ter-na-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'international', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel sound and consonant closure rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not international in scope, character, or participation.
“The conflict was a noninternational affair.”
“The company lacked noninternational partnerships.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈnæʃənəl/), consistent with the rule for words ending in -al.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
A consonant following a vowel sound closes the syllable.
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible at the beginning of a syllable.
- The initial 'non-' can be pronounced as a single syllable in rapid speech, but the detailed syllabification maintains three syllables.
- The pronunciation of /tər/ is relatively stable, but variations exist.
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