Hyphenation ofnoncontemptibility

Linguistic Analysis of "noncontemptibility" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "noncontemptibility" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow standard Received Pronunciation (RP) or General British tendencies, with potential regional variations.

2. Syllable Division:

Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: non- (Latin origin, meaning "not") - Negation.
• Root: contempt (Latin contemptus, past participle of contemnere - to despise) - Core meaning of disdain or lack of respect.
• Suffix: -ibility (Latin -ibilitas, from ibilis - able to be) - Forms a noun denoting the quality of being able to be acted upon or possessed.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: temp. This is determined by the general rule that stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words of Latinate origin, but is influenced by the length and complexity of the word.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛmptɪˈbɪlɪti/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "-pt-" can sometimes be a point of variation, but in this case, it's generally treated as a consonant cluster within the syllable. The "-ility" suffix is a common source of syllabic variation, but the standard division is maintained here.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Noncontemptibility" functions solely as a noun. There are no shifts in syllabification or stress if it were to function as another part of speech, as it is not adaptable in that way.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality or state of not being subject to contempt; undeserving of scorn or disrespect.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: Respectability, dignity, worthiness, estimability.
• Antonyms: Contemptibility, disdainfulness, scornfulness.
• Example Usage: "Her actions demonstrated a level of noncontemptibility that earned her the respect of her peers."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (5 syllables) - Similar suffix "-ibility", stress pattern is also on the penultimate syllable.
• Accessibility: ac-ces-si-bil-i-ty (5 syllables) - Again, the "-ibility" suffix, similar stress pattern.
• Contemptuousness: con-tempt-u-ous-ness (5 syllables) - Shares the root "contempt", but differs in suffix and stress.

The consistent presence of "-ibility" dictates a similar syllabic structure in these words. The difference in stress placement in "contemptuousness" is due to the influence of the "-ous" suffix.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., con-).
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
• Latinate Suffixes: Suffixes like -ibility are often treated as separate syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case. However, the standard rules of English syllabification apply consistently.