nonsubstantiation
Syllables
non-sub-stan-ti-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sʌb.stæn.tiˈeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
non + substantiate + tion
The word 'nonsubstantiation' is divided into six syllables: non-sub-stan-ti-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'substantiate', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'), with secondary stress on the first ('non'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not confirming or proving something; denial of truth or validity.
“The lack of evidence led to the nonsubstantiation of the claims.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, receives secondary stress.. sub — Open syllable.. stan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster (CC)
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters when they occur between vowels.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix often receives secondary stress.
- The '-tion' suffix is a common source of syllabic stress in English nouns.
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