nonlibidinousness
Syllables
non-li-bi-din-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.lɪb.ɪˈdɪn.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + libido + -inousness
The word 'nonlibidinousness' is divided into six syllables: non-li-bi-din-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'libido', and the suffixes '-inous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('din'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being characterized by or motivated by sexual desire.
“Her complete lack of interest in romantic relationships was attributed to a profound nonlibidinousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('din'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. li — Closed syllable. bi — Closed syllable. din — Closed syllable, stressed. ous — Open syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel after Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel that is followed by a consonant.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as part of the following syllable to maximize the onset.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of that syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge, but the rules consistently apply.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables by some speakers.
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