nonpredestination
Syllables
non-pre-des-ti-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌpriːˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non + destine + ation
The word 'nonpredestination' is divided into six syllables: non-pre-des-ti-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'destine', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The doctrine that some people are not predestined to salvation.
“The theologian argued for the importance of free will and against nonpredestination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is non-pre-des-ti-*na*-tion.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. des — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. na — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided around a vowel surrounded by consonants.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel reduction.
- Potential for merging 'ti' and 'na' in some dialects.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation.
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