nonsatisfaction
Syllables
non-sa-tis-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/nɔ̃.sa.tis.fak.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
non- + satisf- + -faction
The word 'non-satisfaction' is divided into five syllables: non-sa-tis-fac-tion. It's a noun formed from a negative prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules typical of French.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being satisfied; dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfaction
“Sa non-satisfaction était palpable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. tis — Closed syllable.. fac — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless complex.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress.
- The 'non-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'tion' ending is a common French suffix.
- Liaison is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
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