nontemperamental
Syllables
non-tem-per-a-men-tal
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌtɛmpərəˈmɛntəl/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
non- + temper- + -amental
The word 'nontemperamental' is divided into six syllables: non-tem-per-a-men-tal. It features a negation prefix 'non-', a Latin-derived root 'temper-', and several suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not easily angered; calm; even-tempered.
“He was a remarkably nontemperamental man, rarely showing any sign of frustration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The initial 'non-' is a common prefix.
- The '-mper-' cluster is permissible in English.
- The vowel sequence '-era-' is common.
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