nonresponsibility
Syllables
non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.rɪ.spɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
non- + respons- + -ibility
The word 'nonresponsibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the '-ility' suffix and 'resp' cluster treated as standard units.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being responsible; lack of accountability.
“His nonresponsibility for the project's failure was evident.”
“The company accepted full nonresponsibility for the environmental damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('bil'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The 'resp' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The '-ility' suffix presents a complex morpheme but follows standard syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable (e.g., /nən/) does not affect syllable division.
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