nonreligiousness
Syllables
non-re-li-gious-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑn.rɪˈlɪ.dʒəs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + religious + -ness
The word 'nonreligiousness' is divided into five syllables: non-re-li-gious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'religious', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gious'). Syllabification follows vowel and prefix/suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being religious; lack of religious belief.
“His nonreligiousness was a source of conflict with his family.”
“The rise of nonreligiousness in society is a notable trend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gious'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gious — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
- The '-ious' sequence is generally treated as a single syllable despite the vowel glide.
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