nonpromiscuousness
Syllables
non-pro-mis-cu-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnprəˈmɪskjuəsnes/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + promiscuous + -ness
The word 'nonpromiscuousness' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-mis-cu-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'promiscuous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being promiscuous; sexual fidelity or restraint.
“Her nonpromiscuousness was a source of pride for her family.”
“The study examined the factors contributing to nonpromiscuousness in young adults.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant.. pro — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant.. mis — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. cu — Open syllable, containing a vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. ous — Weak syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant.. ness — Weak syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Vowel-CC
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable break usually occurs between the vowel and the consonant cluster.
CC-V
When two consonants are followed by a vowel, the syllable break occurs between the consonants and the vowel.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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