nontransformation
Syllables
non-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + form + -tion
The word 'nontransformation' is divided into five syllables: non-trans-for-ma-tion. The primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the prefix 'trans-', the root 'form', and the suffix '-tion'. It functions as a noun meaning the absence of transformation.
Definitions
- 1
The absence of or resistance to transformation; a state of not being transformed.
“The nontransformation of the material was crucial for its durability.”
“The study focused on the nontransformation of beliefs in the face of contradictory evidence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/meɪ/), influenced by the preceding complex syllable 'trans-for-' and the typical stress pattern of words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trans — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically split to create syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix and 'trans-' prefix are clearly separated syllables due to vowel sounds.
- Regional variations might cause slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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