nonmiraculousness
Syllables
non-mi-ra-cu-lous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.mɪˈræ.kju.ləs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + miracle + -ousness
The word 'nonmiraculousness' is divided into six syllables: non-mi-ra-cu-lous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'miracle', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'cu' syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, keeping morphemes intact.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being miraculous; lack of extraordinary or supernatural characteristics.
“The sheer nonmiraculousness of the event was strangely comforting.”
“He appreciated the nonmiraculousness of everyday life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cu'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together as separate syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and reduction.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to mispronunciation.
- Unstressed syllables are often reduced in casual speech.
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