nonparticipating
Syllables
non-par-tic-i-pat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌpɑrtɪˈsɪpeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + particip- + -ating
The word 'nonparticipating' is divided into six syllables: non-par-tic-i-pat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'particip-', and the suffix '-ating'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not taking part in something; not involved.
“The nonparticipating students were asked to leave the room.”
“He remained a nonparticipating observer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'pat').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-final.. par — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. i — Open syllable, vowel-only, reduced vowel.. pat — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ing — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'i' before 'pat' is a reduced vowel and often shortened in speech.
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