nonpracticalness
Syllables
non-prac-ti-cal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈpræktɪkəlˌnɛs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non + practical + ness
The word 'nonpracticalness' is divided into five syllables: non-prac-ti-cal-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'practical', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for affix boundaries and stress timing.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being practical; lack of usefulness or applicability.
“The nonpracticalness of the plan was immediately apparent.”
“He lamented the nonpracticalness of his ideas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is influenced by the word's length and the presence of the -ness suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. prac — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
Affix Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries often coincide with affix boundaries.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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