nonsusceptiveness
Syllables
non-sus-cep-ti-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈsep.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + suscept + -ive-ness
The word 'nonsusceptiveness' is divided into six syllables: non-sus-cep-ti-ve-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'suscept', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel and consonant division, as well as affix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or harm.
“Her nonsusceptiveness to flattery was remarkable.”
“The vaccine provided a degree of nonsusceptiveness to the disease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Affix Division
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and a prefix adds to the challenge.
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