nonproliferation
Syllables
non-pro-lif-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + prolifer- + -ation
The word 'nonproliferation' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-lif-er-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'prolifer-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('er'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, typical of US English.
Definitions
- 1
The policy or practice of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.
“The treaty aimed at nonproliferation of nuclear arms.”
“International efforts focused on nonproliferation were crucial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('er').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. lif — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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- Pronunciation of 'non-' as /nɒn/ or /nɔn/.
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