nonextinguishable
Syllables
non-ex-tin-guish-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə.bəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + extinguish + -able
The word 'nonextinguishable' is a six-syllable adjective with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'extinguish', and suffix '-able'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being extinguished; unquenchable.
“The flame of hope remained nonextinguishable even in the darkest times.”
“His passion for music was nonextinguishable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. tin — Closed syllable.. guish — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. a — Open, unstressed syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Schwa Insertion
Unstressed syllables often contain the schwa sound /ə/.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters make pronunciation challenging.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might affect the phonetic realization of some syllables.
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