subnutritiousness
Syllables
sub-nu-tri-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsʌbˌnuːtrɪˈtiːʃəsnəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sub + nutri + tiousness
The word 'subnutritiousness' is divided into six syllables: sub-nu-tri-ti-ous-ness. It is a noun formed from the prefix 'sub-', the root 'nutri-', and the suffixes '-ti-', '-ous', and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-following consonants and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking sufficient nutritional value.
“The doctor diagnosed the child with subnutritiousness due to a poor diet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sub — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nu — Open syllable, long vowel.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The '-ti-ti-' sequence is relatively uncommon.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in 'nu' by some speakers.
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