nonmetamorphosis
Syllables
non-me-ta-mor-pho-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + morph- + -osis
The word 'nonmetamorphosis' is divided into six syllables: non-me-ta-mor-pho-sis. It features a prefix 'non-', a root 'morph-', and a suffix '-osis'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, with consideration for the non-free morpheme '-meta-'.
Definitions
- 1
The absence or prevention of metamorphosis; a failure to undergo transformation.
“The complete nonmetamorphosis of the insect larvae was a puzzling phenomenon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mor').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. me — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mor — Closed syllable.. pho — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and surrounding consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The interfix '-meta-' doesn't follow typical syllabification rules as it's not a free morpheme.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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