noncontemptibility
Syllables
non-con-tempt-i-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn kənˈtɛmptɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
non- + contempt + -ibility
The word 'noncontemptibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-con-tempt-i-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('temp'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules and stress patterns for words ending in '-ity'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being subject to contempt; undeserving of scorn.
“Her actions demonstrated a level of noncontemptibility that earned her the respect of her peers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('temp'), following the general rule for words ending in -ity/-ible/-able.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. con — Open syllable. tempt — Closed syllable, stressed. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. bil — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. ty — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress is often placed on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ity, -able, -ible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful attention to stress placement.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa /ə/ or /ɪ/).
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