nonmetalliferous
Syllables
non-met-al-lif-er-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːnˌmɛtəlˈɪfərəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
non- + metall- + -iferous
The word 'nonmetalliferous' is a seven-syllable adjective divided as non-met-al-lif-er-ous, with primary stress on 'fer'. Syllabification follows vowel separation rules, accommodating the '-tlf-' cluster. Its structure reflects its Latin-derived morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
Not containing any metal.
“The nonmetalliferous minerals were used in the construction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fer'). The first syllable ('non') and the final syllable ('ous') also receive secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. met — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. lif — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable.. ous — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, and syllables are divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Alignment
Morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix) often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The length of the word and its complex morphological structure.
- The permissible, but potentially challenging, consonant cluster '-tlf-'.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation that might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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