nonsolicitousness
Syllables
non-so-li-ci-tous-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑn.soʊˈlɪ.sɪ.təs.nəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + solicit + -ous
Nonsolicitousness is a six-syllable noun (non-so-li-ci-tous-ness) meaning a lack of concern. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'solicit', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being concerned or attentive; a lack of care or solicitude.
“Her nonsolicitousness towards the plight of the refugees was shocking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tous') due to morphological structure and length of preceding morphemes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. so — Open syllable, diphthong.. li — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ci — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. tous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by schwa.
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Vowel after Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if it creates a permissible onset.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable based on morphological structure and length.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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