nonirrationalness
Syllables
non-ir-ra-tion-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪrˈræʃənəlnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + rational + -ityness
The word 'nonirrationalness' is divided into six syllables: non-ir-ra-tion-al-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's a noun formed from the root 'rational' with the prefixes 'non-' and suffixes '-ity' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being irrational; the absence of illogical or unreasonable thought or behavior.
“Her calm response demonstrated a remarkable degree of nonirrationalness in a highly stressful situation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a longer root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ir — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid single-consonant onsets.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'ir' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Stress placement is influenced by the suffix '-ness'.
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