nonresolvableness
Syllables
non-re-solv-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɒl.və.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + resolve + -ableness
The word 'nonresolvableness' is a noun with six syllables, divided as non-re-solv-a-ble-ness. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'resolve', and the suffix '-ableness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with a syllabic /l/ in 'ble'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be resolved or solved.
“The nonresolvableness of the issue led to prolonged debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively unstressed.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. solv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant /l/.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally center around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically broken up to create syllables.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can form syllables when following consonants.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The schwa vowel in the fourth syllable is a common reduction in unstressed positions.
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