noncrystallizing
Syllables
non-crys-tal-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌkrɪstəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + crystallize + -ing
The word 'noncrystallizing' is divided into five syllables: non-crys-tal-liz-ing, with primary stress on 'tal'. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'crystallize', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Not forming crystals; preventing crystallization.
“The noncrystallizing solution remained liquid at room temperature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tal'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. crys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tal — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. liz — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
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