nonreprehensibleness
Syllables
non-re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪ.prɪˈhen.sɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + reprehens- + -ible-ness
The word 'nonreprehensibleness' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets, with the notable presence of a syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being reprehensible; innocence of blame or censure.
“Her nonreprehensibleness was evident in her selfless actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pre — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. hen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ble — Syllabic consonant, /l/ as syllable nucleus.. ness — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or syllabic consonant) as its nucleus.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can function as a syllable nucleus after a consonant cluster.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a potential edge case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may affect syllable prominence but not division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.