noninfallibility
Syllables
non-in-fal-li-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɪnfɒlɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
non- + fall + -ibility
The word 'noninfallibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-fal-li-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'fall', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incapable of error; freedom from fallibility.
“The Pope's claim to noninfallibility was debated by theologians.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'), following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'i', rhyme 'n'. fal — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'al'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'i'. bil — Open syllable, onset 'b', rhyme 'il'. i — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus. ty — Open syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
A vowel can form a syllable on its own, acting as the nucleus.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes could lead to mis-syllabification, but consistent application of rules resolves ambiguities.
- Stress pattern is standard for words ending in '-ity'.
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