noncondensibility
Syllables
non-con-den-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kɑn.dɛn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + condens- + -ibility
The word 'noncondensibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-con-den-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'condens-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/si/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/non/). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being capable of being condensed.
“The noncondensibility of the gas made it difficult to store.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/si/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/non/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. bil — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are often formed around a single vowel sound followed by one or more consonants.
Onset Clusters
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained within the syllable.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, influencing the prominence of that syllable. Secondary stress on the first syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The '-ibility' suffix requires careful consideration for accurate division.
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