nontransportation
Syllables
non-trans-por-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.trænsˌpɔr.teɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + transport + -ation
The word 'nontransportation' is divided into five syllables: non-trans-por-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'transport', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, consonant cluster maintenance, and vowel-consonant/consonant-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not transporting something; the state of not being transported.
“The company specialized in the nontransportation of hazardous materials.”
“The policy resulted in the nontransportation of goods across state lines.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). This is due to the general rule that stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion, unless overridden by other factors.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. por — Open syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex onsets (multiple consonants) are maintained within the syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
Consonant-Coda Division
Syllables are divided before consonants at the end of a syllable (coda).
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on the penultimate syllable rule for words ending in -tion.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to slight variations in pronunciation depending on speaking rate and regional accent.
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