nontautomerizable
Syllables
non-tau-to-mer-iz-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌtɔːtəˈmɛrɪzəbl̩/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
non- + tauto-mer- + -izable
The word 'nontautomerizable' is divided into seven syllables: non-tau-to-mer-iz-a-ble. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('iz'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and recognizing a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of existing in two or more forms that are readily interconverted by a chemical reaction.
“The compound was determined to be nontautomerizable under standard conditions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('iz'), due to the influence of the '-izable' suffix. The first syllable ('non') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tau — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. iz — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritized consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divided syllables after vowels followed by consonants.
Syllabic Consonant
Recognized /l/ as a syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
- Potential for /t/ to be realized as a flap [ɾ] in some accents.
- Vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables.
- The syllabic /l/ is a common feature of British English.
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