nonselfregarding
Syllables
non-self-re-gard-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈsɛlf rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + self + regarding
The word 'nonselfregarding' is divided into five syllables: non-self-re-gard-ing. The primary stress falls on 'gard'. It's an adjective meaning unselfish, formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'self', and the suffix '-regarding'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not concerned with oneself; unselfish.
“Her nonselfregarding actions demonstrated a deep commitment to the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gard'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gard — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-C-C Rule
Syllable break after the first consonant following a vowel (e.g., non-).
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllable break between the vowel and the second consonant (e.g., self-).
Maximizing Onsets
Preference for maximizing consonants at the beginning of a syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- The complex suffix '-regarding' requires careful analysis of its internal morphemes.
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