nonresolvability
Syllables
non-re-solv-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɒl.və.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + resolve + -ability
The word 'nonresolvability' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-solv-a-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'resolve', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, maximizing onsets where possible.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be resolved or solved.
“The nonresolvability of the conflict led to prolonged suffering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the fourth syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'ɪ'. solv — Closed syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'ɒl'. a — Open syllable, onset 'v', rhyme 'ə', schwa-reduced. bil — Closed syllable, onset 'b', rhyme 'ɪl'. i — Open syllable, rhyme 'ɪ'. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants). Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Maximizing Onsets
When dividing consonant clusters, consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes can lead to subjective variations in perceived syllable boundaries, but the provided division adheres to established phonological principles.
- Schwa reduction in the 'a' syllable is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
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