nonpassionateness
Syllables
non-pas-sion-ate-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈpæʃənˌeɪtnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + passion + -ate
Nonpassionateness is a five-syllable noun derived from 'non-', 'passion', '-ate', and '-ness'. Stress falls on 'ate'. Syllabification follows vowel-after-consonant and consonant cluster rules. It signifies a lack of passion.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking passion; indifference or apathy.
“His nonpassionateness towards the project was disheartening.”
“The politician's nonpassionateness on the issue alienated voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ate'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset consonant.. pas — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. sion — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ate — Closed syllable, onset consonant, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
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Vowel After Consonant
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Prefix/Suffix Division
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