nonmultiplicative
Syllables
non-mul-ti-pli-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪv/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
non- + multiplic + -ative
The word 'nonmultiplicative' is divided into six syllables: non-mul-ti-pli-ca-tive. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'multiplic-', and the suffix '-ative'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tive'). Syllabification follows vowel and prefix/suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of or relating to multiplication; not producing a multiplicative effect.
“The process was nonmultiplicative, resulting in a stable population.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('tive').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. mul — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
- The vowel sequences are resolved based on established pronunciation and stress patterns.
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