nonirritableness
Syllables
non-ir-rit-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪrɪˈteɪbl̩nəs/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
non- + irrit + -able-ness
The word 'nonirritableness' is divided into six syllables: non-ir-rit-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'irrit', and the suffix '-able-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being irritating; freedom from the tendency to annoy or provoke.
“Her nonirritableness was a calming influence in the stressful situation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-able-ness' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. ir — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a rhotic consonant. Unstressed.. rit — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Unstressed.. a — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable with a syllabic consonant /l̩/. Stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ir').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable (e.g., '-ble').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables (e.g., '-ness').
- The syllabic consonant /l̩/ in 'ble' is a common feature of RP.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some dialects.
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