nonexcommunicable
Syllables
non-ex-com-mu-ni-ca-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪkˈsɒmjuːnɪkəbl̩/
Stress
0001111
Morphemes
non- + excommunicable + -able
The word 'nonexcommunicable' is divided into seven syllables: non-ex-com-mu-ni-ca-ble. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'excommunicable', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of vowel-centered syllables and maintaining consonant clusters, with a syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be admitted to or restored to communion with a church.
“His actions were deemed nonexcommunicable by the religious council.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mu'). The stress is relatively even across the remaining syllables, with a slight emphasis on the fourth.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. com — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mu — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus.. ni — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. ca — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant nucleus.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel can remain within the same syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Syllabic consonants (/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/) can function as syllable nuclei.
- The presence of the syllabic /l/ in 'ble' requires careful consideration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can occur, but doesn't alter the core syllabification.
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