nonofficeholding
Syllables
non-of-fice-hold-ing
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈɑfɪsˌhoʊldɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + office + -hold-ing
The word 'nonofficeholding' is divided into five syllables: non-of-fice-hold-ing. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'office', and the suffix '-holding'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fice'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Not holding an office; relating to the state of not being in a position of authority or employment.
“The nonofficeholding members of the committee offered valuable insights.”
“His nonofficeholding status allowed him to speak freely.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fice'). The stress pattern follows the weight principle and the tendency for stress to fall on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. of — Open syllable.. fice — Closed syllable, stressed.. hold — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Weight Principle
Longer syllables are more likely to receive stress.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'ff' sequence in 'office' does not create a syllable break.
- Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the first syllable ('non') to /nən/.
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