noncoagulability
Syllables
non-co-a-gu-la-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnkoʊ.æɡjʊˈleɪbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + coagul- + -ability
The word 'noncoagulability' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'coagul-', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding unnecessary consonant splits.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unable to coagulate; the inability to thicken or clot.
“The patient's noncoagulability necessitated a blood transfusion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('lei'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. co — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. a — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. gu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. la — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they create an overly complex syllable structure.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel sound) or closed (ending in a consonant sound).
- The 'gu' cluster could be debated, but maintaining it within the syllable is standard practice.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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