noncomprehendible
Syllables
non-com-pre-hend-i-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒmprɪˈhendɪbl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + comprehend + -ible
The word 'noncomprehendible' is divided into six syllables: non-com-pre-hend-i-ble. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffix '-ible'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hend'). The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood.
“The lecture was filled with jargon and became completely noncomprehendible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hend').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. com — Closed syllable.. pre — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. hend — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ble — Syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters to create permissible onsets and codas.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the root syllable or a preceding syllable.
- Variations in pronunciation due to length and morphology.
- Regional accents may influence vowel and consonant pronunciation.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'ble' can sometimes be pronounced as /ɪbl/.
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