nonpoisonousness
Syllables
non-poi-son-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈpɔɪzənəsˌnɛs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + poison + -ous
The word 'nonpoisonousness' is divided into five syllables: non-poi-son-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'poison', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('son'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being poisonous.
“The nonpoisonousness of the berries allowed the birds to eat them safely.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('son'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. poi — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. son — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. ous — Open syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonant clusters following the vowel.
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds followed by a single consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently a separate syllable.
- The suffixes '-ous' and '-ness' are generally separate syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality in unstressed syllables.
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