noncrystallizable
Syllables
non-crys-tal-li-za-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkrɪs.təl.ɪz.ə.bəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + crystall- + -izable
The word 'noncrystallizable' is divided into six syllables: non-crys-tal-li-za-ble. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tal'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'crystall-', and the suffix '-izable'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being crystallized; unable to form crystals.
“The solution remained noncrystallizable even at low temperatures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tal'). The prefix 'non-' and the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. crys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tal — Closed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be maintained within a syllable if they are pronounceable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently unstressed.
- The '-izable' suffix follows predictable stress patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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