nonsuppressiveness
Syllables
non-sup-pres-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈpres.ɪv.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + suppress + -ive
The word 'nonsuppressiveness' is divided into five syllables: non-sup-pres-sive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'suppress', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows CVC rules and prefix/suffix separation, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being suppressive; the characteristic of not restraining or inhibiting.
“The policy aimed for complete nonsuppressiveness of dissenting opinions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. sup — Closed, unstressed syllable.. pres — Closed, stressed syllable.. sive — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds, especially when surrounded by consonants.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is often a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a significant factor.
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