nontentativeness
Syllables
non-ten-ta-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈtɛntəˌtɪvnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + tent- + -ative/-ness
The word 'nontentativeness' is divided into five syllables: non-ten-ta-tive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'tent-', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being tentative; firmness of decision or purpose.
“Her nontentativeness in the negotiations was impressive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, primary stressed.. tive — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Length of the word and multiple suffixes can make pronunciation challenging.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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