nonexpansibility
Syllables
non-ex-pan-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪkˌspæn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + expand + -ibility
Nonexpansibility is a noun with seven syllables (non-ex-pan-si-bil-i-ty), primary stress on the fourth syllable, and is formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'expand', and suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being capable of being expanded; the inability to be made larger or more extensive.
“The nonexpansibility of the material limited its use in construction.”
“Due to the nonexpansibility of the budget, we had to cut costs elsewhere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. pan — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. bil — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel standing alone.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
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Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
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- The word's length and complex morphology contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., vowel reduction) might affect phonetic realization but not the core syllabic structure.
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