nonsusceptibleness
Syllables
non-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/nɒn.səˈseptɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non + suscept + ibleness
The word 'nonsusceptibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ble'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'suscept', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or harm.
“His nonsusceptibleness to flattery was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ble'). This is typical for words ending in '-ness' and containing the '-ible' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. sus — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a sibilant consonant. Unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.. ble — Syllabic consonant syllable, containing a syllabic /l/. Stressed.. ness — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in a syllable (e.g., 'sus-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound (e.g., '-cept-').
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Allowing /l/ to form a syllable nucleus when following a consonant and not preceded by a vowel (e.g., 'bl̩').
Vowel-Based Division
Dividing around vowel sounds (e.g., 'non-', 'sus-', '-ble-').
- The syllabic consonant /l/ in 'ble' is a notable feature.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, particularly the schwa sound /ə/.
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