distensibilities
Syllables
dis-ten-si-bi-li-ties
Pronunciation
/dɪˌstɛn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.tiːz/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + tens- + -ibility-es
The word 'distensibilities' is divided into six syllables: dis-ten-si-bi-li-ties. The primary stress falls on 'bi'. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and avoiding vowel hiatus. The word is a noun denoting the capacity to be stretched, formed from Latin roots and English suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The capacity to be stretched or expanded.
“The distensibility of the lungs allows them to expand with each breath.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('dis').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bi — Closed syllable, primary stress.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally attached to the following vowel to form an onset.
Avoid Hiatus
Vowel hiatus is avoided by forming onsets.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to less common syllabifications, but the provided division is most phonologically plausible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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