nondistinguishable
Syllables
non-dis-tin-guish-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + distinguish + -able
The word 'nondistinguishable' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-tin-guish-a-ble. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'distinguish', and the suffix '-able'. Syllabification follows vowel maximization and onset maximization rules, with a syllabic 'l' in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be distinguished; impossible to tell apart.
“The twins were so alike they were virtually nondistinguishable.”
“The two shades of grey were nondistinguishable to the naked eye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dis — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. guish — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. ble — Syllabic consonant, 'l' carries vowel sound.
Word Parts
Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Coda Formation
Consonants following a vowel form the coda of the syllable.
- Syllabic 'l' in 'ble' can sometimes be pronounced as /blə/.
- Potential for /ɾ/ flap in 'distinguishable' in some accents.
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