nonnegligibility
Syllables
non-neg-li-gi-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌneɡlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + neglig- + -ibility
The word 'nonnegligibility' is syllabified as non-neg-li-gi-bi-li-ty, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'neglig-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incapable of being neglected; the condition of being essential or unavoidable.
“The nonnegligibility of safety regulations was emphasized during the training.”
“The nonnegligibility of the evidence led to a conviction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable, potential for reduction.. neg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. bi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
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