nontyrannicalness
Syllables
non-tyr-an-ni-cal-ness
Pronunciation
/nɑnˈtɪrənɪkəlnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non + tyrannical + ness
The word 'nontyrannicalness' is divided into six syllables: non-tyr-an-ni-cal-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'tyrannical', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with consideration for suffix separation and stress placement.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni'), following the general rule for -ness words, but influenced by the length of the preceding root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. tyr — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ness, unless overridden by other factors.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The 'tyr' syllable could be elided in rapid speech.
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