noncombustibility
Syllables
non-com-bus-ti-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kəm.bʌs.tɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + combust- + -ibility
The word 'noncombustibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-com-bus-ti-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'combust-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows the rule of ending syllables with vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be burned.
“The building materials were chosen for their noncombustibility.”
“The noncombustibility of the asbestos made it ideal for fireproofing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). This is due to the influence of the -ity suffix and the prefix 'non-'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Open syllable, unstressed.. bus — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, primary stress.. bil — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, leading to division before the next consonant.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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