nonreimbursement
Syllables
non-re-im-burse-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + reimburse + -ment
The word 'nonreimbursement' is divided into five syllables: non-re-im-burse-ment. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('burse'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'reimburse', and the suffix '-ment'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with stress influenced by morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not repaying someone or something; failure to provide compensation.
“The patient received a denial of coverage and a nonreimbursement notice.”
“The company's policy regarding nonreimbursement of travel expenses is strict.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('burse'). The first three and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. im — Closed syllable, unstressed.. burse — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress is influenced by morphological structure, with prefixes and suffixes often receiving less stress than the root.
- The prefix 'non-' consistently receives minimal stress.
- The 'reim' sequence is a common element in English words and follows standard pronunciation patterns.
- The suffix '-ment' is a common noun-forming suffix and is typically unstressed.
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