nonreinforcement
Syllables
non-re-in-force-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + reinforce + -ment
The word 'nonreinforcement' is divided into five syllables: non-re-in-force-ment. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'reinforce', and the suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('force'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of not reinforcing a behavior or condition.
“The study examined the effects of nonreinforcement on aggressive behavior.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('force'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ment' in English.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. force — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds, separating the vowel from any following consonants (the coda).
Coda-Onset
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are often divided based on which consonants can form a valid coda and which form a valid onset.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ment.
- Potential reduction of vowels in unstressed syllables.
- Possible diphthongization of 're' to /reɪ/.
- Elision of 'n' in 'reinforcement' in rapid speech.
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