nonsymphoniousness
Syllables
non-sym-pho-ni-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɪm.foʊ.ni.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + symphonious + -ness
The word 'nonsymphoniousness' is divided into six syllables: non-sym-pho-ni-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'symphonious', and the suffix '-ness', denoting a lack of harmonious sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking harmonious or pleasing sounds; discordance.
“The nonsymphoniousness of the construction site was unbearable.”
“He complained about the nonsymphoniousness of the orchestra's performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. sym — Open syllable, unstressed.. pho — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, syllables are adjusted to accommodate stressed syllables.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-ness' typically form separate syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix often remains a single syllable.
- The '-ious' ending tends to form a syllable on its own.
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