nonsuggestiveness
Syllables
non-sug-ges-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈdʒɛstɪv.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + suggest + -ive/-ness
The word 'nonsuggestiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-sug-ges-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ges'). It's a noun formed from the root 'suggest' with the prefix 'non-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being suggestive; lack of implication or insinuation.
“Her response was characterized by complete nonsuggestiveness.”
“The lawyer appreciated the witness's nonsuggestiveness during questioning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ges'). Secondary stress may occur on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sug — Open syllable, unstressed.. ges — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tive — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence.
- The 'sug' cluster is a common syllable onset.
- The 'tive' suffix often forms a stressed syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is a straightforward addition.
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