nonsubordinating
Syllables
non-sub-or-di-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈbɔr.di.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
non + subordinate + ing
The word 'nonsubordinating' is divided into six syllables: non-sub-or-di-nat-ing. It features a prefix 'non-', a root 'subordinate', and a suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows standard onset-rime structure rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not tending to introduce subordinate clauses; characterized by a lack of hierarchical structure in sentence construction.
“The author favored a nonsubordinating style, using short, declarative sentences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('di'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'an'. sub — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ub'. or — Open syllable, onset 'o', rime 'r'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i', primary stress. nat — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'eɪt'. ing — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪŋ'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
- No significant exceptions to standard syllabification rules were encountered.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable (/nən/) by some speakers.
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