nontransgressive
Syllables
non-trans-gres-sive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.trænˈsɡrɛ.sɪv/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
non + transgress + ive
The word 'nontransgressive' is divided into four syllables: non-trans-gres-sive. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'transgress', and the suffix '-ive'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gres'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not transgressing; not violating a law, moral code, or boundary.
“The students maintained a nontransgressive attitude during the exam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gres'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. trans — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. gres — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. sive — Open syllable, containing a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable if followed by a vowel.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'trans-' cluster is a common syllable unit in English.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel sounds, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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