nonsensitivities
Syllables
non-sen-si-ti-vi-ties
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.tiz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non + sense + itive-ities
The word 'nonsensitivities' is divided into six syllables: non-sen-si-ti-vi-ties. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'sense', and the suffixes '-itive' and '-ities'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The state of lacking sensitivity; a lack of emotional or aesthetic responsiveness.
“His nonsensitivities were shocking to everyone present.”
“The critic lamented the film's nonsensitivities to the plight of the refugees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern reflects the noun form and the weight of the syllables.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. sen — Open syllable. si — Closed syllable. ti — Closed syllable, stressed. vi — Closed syllable. ties — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with vowel sequences are divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often end in a consonant.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on syllable weight and morphological structure.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The '-ities' suffix is consistently syllabified.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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