nonimpressionable
Syllables
non-im-pres-sion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪmˈprɛʃənl̩/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + impression- + -able
The word 'nonimpressionable' is divided into six syllables: non-im-pres-sion-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'impression-', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant splits.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being impressed; not making a strong or lasting effect.
“The speaker's performance was utterly nonimpressionable.”
“His arguments were nonimpressionable and failed to persuade anyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. im — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. pres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sion — Closed syllable, 's' followed by 'ion'. a — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by syllabic 'l'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Potential variation in pronunciation of 'sion' syllable.
- Presence of syllabic 'l' in 'ble' syllable.
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