noninflammableness
Syllables
non-in-flam-ma-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnflæməblnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + flamm- + -able-ness
The word 'noninflammableness' is divided into six syllables: non-in-flam-ma-ble-ness. It features a negative prefix ('non-'), a Latin root ('flamm-'), and two suffixes ('-able-' and '-ness'). Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being capable of being inflamed; resistance to burning.
“The noninflammableness of the material made it ideal for use in the laboratory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The first syllable ('non') receives some secondary stress due to its initial position.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. flam — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable, schwa-reduced.. ble — Closed syllable, schwa-reduced.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa-reduced.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed syllables often contain schwa sounds (/ə/), which can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- The length of the word and the combination of multiple suffixes can lead to slight variations in perceived syllable boundaries.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables can make syllable division less clear-cut.
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