nondifferentiable
Syllables
non-dif-fer-en-ti-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiəbl̩/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
non- + differentiate + -able
The word 'nondifferentiable' is divided into seven syllables: non-dif-fer-en-ti-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'differentiate', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant separation rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and the syllabic 'l' in '-ble'.
Definitions
- 1
Not differentiable; not having a derivative.
“The function is nondifferentiable at x=0.”
“A nondifferentiable curve has sharp corners.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ren' in 'differentiable'). The first and fifth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. dif — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. fer — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. en — Closed syllable, nasal consonant-final.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split to create pronounceable syllables.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable if it is followed by a vowel sound.
- The prefix 'non-' consistently forms a distinct syllable.
- The vowel sounds in 'differentiable' are relatively clear, aiding in syllable separation.
- The final '-ble' is a common adjectival suffix and forms a syllable on its own.
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