nondefeasibility
Syllables
non-de-fea-si-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌdiːfiːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non + defeas + ibility
The word 'nondefeasibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-fea-si-bi-li-ty, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('si'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'defeas-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be defeated or annulled; irrevocability.
“The nondefeasibility of the contract was crucial to the agreement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'), following a pattern influenced by word length and the '-ibility' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fea — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Closed syllable, stressed.. bi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This applies to 'non', 'de', and 'fea'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound. This applies to 'si', 'bi', 'li', and 'ty'.
- The length of the word and the presence of the 'ea' digraph required careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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