nondisciplinable
Syllables
non-dis-ci-plin-a-ble
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪsɪplɪnəbl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + disciplin- + -able
The word 'nondisciplinable' is a six-syllable adjective with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllable division follows standard English rules, including the presence of a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being disciplined; unruly; uncontrollable.
“The nondisciplinable students disrupted the class.”
“His nondisciplinable nature made him a difficult employee.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('plin'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. plin — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can form a syllable on its own after a vowel.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
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