nonprofessionalism
Syllables
non-pro-fes-sion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.prə.fɛʃ.ən.əl.ɪz.əm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + professional + -ism
The word 'nonprofessionalism' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-fes-sion-al-ism. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'professional', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns, consonant clusters, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being professional; lack of skill, good judgment, or polite behavior expected in a professional setting.
“His blatant disregard for the client's needs demonstrated a clear lack of nonprofessionalism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. fes — Closed syllable.. sion — Open syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ism — Closed syllable.
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