nonretentiveness
Syllables
non-re-ten-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈten.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non + retent + ive-ness
The word 'nonretentiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-re-ten-tive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'retent-', the suffix '-ive', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel peak and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being retentive; lack of ability to remember or hold information.
“His nonretentiveness made it difficult for him to learn new languages.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix.. re — Open syllable, part of the root.. ten — Closed syllable, part of the root.. tive — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime based on vowel sounds.
- Pronunciation of 'non' can vary (/nɑn/ vs. /nɔn/).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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