nondiffusibleness
Syllables
non-dif-fu-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪˈfjuː.zɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + diffuse + ibility/ness
Nondiffusibleness is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 'fu' (/ˌnɒn.dɪˈfjuː.zɪ.bl̩.nəs/). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'diffuse', and the suffixes '-ibility' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being diffusible; the inability to spread or disperse.
“The nondiffusibleness of the material made it ideal for containment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fu'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. dif — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a fricative consonant.. fu — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a sibilant consonant.. ble — Syllabic consonant, vowel deletion.. ness — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Consonants can form the coda (ending) of a syllable, especially after vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) form a single syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Certain consonants (l, m, n, r) can form the nucleus of a syllable when preceded by a consonant and no intervening vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of consonant clusters.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'ble'.
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