noncrystallizing
Syllables
non-crys-tal-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkrɪstəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
non- + crystall- + -izing
The word 'noncrystallizing' is divided into five syllables (non-crys-tal-liz-ing) with primary stress on 'tal'. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'non-', root 'crystall-', and suffix '-izing', and syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not causing crystallization; preventing the formation of crystals.
“The noncrystallizing agent was added to the solution to prevent sediment formation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('tal'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. crys — Closed syllable.. tal — Closed syllable, stressed.. liz — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
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Consonant Cluster Division
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- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-izing' suffix follows standard syllabification patterns.
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