noncontemptibleness
Syllables
non-con-temp-ti-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kənˈtɛm.tɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + contempt + -ible-ness
The word 'noncontemptibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-temp-ti-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant patterns and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being contemptible; deserving of respect or consideration, though perhaps not admiration.
“Despite his flaws, he possessed a certain noncontemptibleness that earned him the respect of his peers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. temp — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a syllabic consonant.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable break occurs between the vowel and the first consonant when followed by two consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into distinct syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The presence of the syllabic consonant /bl̩/.
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