nonsubordination
Syllables
non-sub-or-di-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sə.bɔr.dəˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + subordin- + -ation
The word 'nonsubordination' is divided into six syllables: non-sub-or-di-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'subordin-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Syllable division follows vowel and affix rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or practice of not being subordinate; independence or equality.
“The treaty aimed to establish a relationship of mutual respect, free from any nonsubordination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sub — Open syllable, unstressed.. or — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-tion'.
- The initial 'non-' could be pronounced as a single syllable, but the two-syllable pronunciation is more common.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but not the core syllabic structure.
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