nondetachability
Syllables
non-de-tach-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪˈtætʃ.ə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + detach + -ability
The word 'nondetachability' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-tach-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'detach', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows vowel maximization and onset maximization principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be detached; the inability to be separated or removed.
“The nondetachability of the component was crucial for the device's safety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ability' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. tach — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. bil — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable typically contains one vowel phoneme.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable, maximizing the number of consonants in the onset position.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a consonant cluster.
- The /tætʃ/ sequence could be reduced to /tʃ/ in rapid speech, but the full sequence is maintained for a detailed analysis.
- The weak vowel /ɪ/ in the 'i' syllable can be reduced to /ə/ or even elided in some pronunciations.
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