nontemperateness
Syllables
non-tem-per-ate-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈtɛmpərətˌnɛs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
non- + temper + ateness
The word 'nontemperateness' is divided into five syllables: non-tem-per-ate-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'temper', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ate'). The syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and prefix/suffix rules, with the 'non-' prefix forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of lacking moderation or self-control; immoderate behavior.
“His nontemperateness led to financial ruin.”
“The judge criticized the defendant's nontemperateness during the trial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ate'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix.. tem — Closed syllable.. per — Open syllable.. ate — Open, stressed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by morphemic structure.
- The 'non-' prefix often forms its own syllable.
- The length of the word and the number of morphemes contribute to the complexity of the stress pattern.
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