nonparticipation
Syllables
non-par-ti-ci-pa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌpɑrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + part + -icipation
The word 'nonparticipation' is divided into six syllables: non-par-ti-ci-pa-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'part', and the suffix '-icipation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with affixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not taking part in something; refusal to participate.
“His nonparticipation in the project was noted by the team leader.”
“The company's nonparticipation in the trade show was a surprise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. par — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain onsets and codas.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'i' in 'parti' necessitates its own syllable due to its vowel sound.
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