noncensurableness
Syllables
non-cen-sur-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈsɛnsərəblnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + censor + -able
The word 'noncensurableness' is divided into six syllables: non-cen-sur-a-ble-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'censor', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). Syllabification follows standard English VCV and suffix division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being not subject to censorship; freedom from being restricted or controlled.
“The noncensurableness of the press is vital for a democratic society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'), following the general rule for stress placement in longer words.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cen — Open syllable.. sur — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ble — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with VCV sequences are generally divided between the vowels.
Consonant Blends
Consonant blends are kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The schwa sound in the 'a' syllable is common in unstressed syllables in English.
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