nonoopprobriousness
Syllables
no-no-op-pro-bri-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnoʊnəˈɑːprəbriəsˌnɛs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non + opprobrious + ness
The word 'nonopprobriousness' is divided into seven syllables: no-no-op-pro-bri-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bri'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non', the root 'opprobrious', and the suffix 'ness', denoting the state of not being scandalous.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bri'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
no — Open syllable, unstressed.. no — Open syllable, unstressed.. op — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. bri — Closed syllable, stressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to keep the vowel with the following consonant(s).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into their own syllables.
- The double 'non' prefix is unusual but doesn't alter syllabification rules.
- The length of the word makes pronunciation challenging.
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