nonmischievousness
Syllables
non-mis-chie-vous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈmɪʃ.i.vəs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + mischief + -ousness
The word 'nonmischievousness' is divided into five syllables: non-mis-chie-vous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'mischief', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being mischievous; lack of playful bad behavior.
“Her nonmischievousness was a relief to the teachers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. mis — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. chie — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. vous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. ness — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split if they are complex and difficult to pronounce together.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Minor vowel reduction in the first syllable is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
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