nondependability
Syllables
non-de-pen-dab-il-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪ.pən.dəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + depend + -ability
The word 'nondependability' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-pen-dab-il-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dab'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'depend', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset-coda maximization and the vowel-coda rule.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unreliable or untrustworthy.
“The nondependability of the old machinery was a constant source of frustration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dab'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a voiced stop.. pen — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a voiceless stop.. dab — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. il — Closed syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. i — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a voiceless stop.
Word Parts
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Onset-Coda Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters in the onset of syllables to create well-formed syllables.
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels or sonorants (liquids, nasals, and glides).
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and phonological rules, influencing syllable prominence.
- The length of the word and its complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa vowel /ɪ/ in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- Potential for regional variations in the pronunciation of /t/ in 'ability'.
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