nonsignificative
Syllables
non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɪɡ.nɪ.fɪ.keɪ.tɪv/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + signific + -ative
The word 'nonsignificative' is divided into six syllables: non-sig-ni-fi-ca-tive. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'signific', and the suffix '-ative'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ca'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Not significant; lacking in meaning or importance.
“The data provided was nonsignificative, offering no real insight into the problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix. sig — Closed syllable. ni — Open syllable. fi — Open syllable. ca — Open syllable. tive — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with VCV sequences are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Words with CVC sequences are typically divided after the first consonant.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and the 'non-' prefix require careful consideration.
- The vowel sounds within 'significative' influence the syllable division.
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