nonformidability
Syllables
non-for-mid-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.fɔr.mɪˈdæ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + formid- + -ability
The word 'nonformidability' is divided into seven syllables: non-for-mid-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'formid-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being frightening or intimidating.
“His nonformidability put others at ease.”
“The diplomat's nonformidability was a key to successful negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'), typical for words ending in '-ability'.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. for — Open, unstressed syllable.. mid — Closed, unstressed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. bil — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ty — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Single Vowel
Single vowel sounds typically form their own syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ity' or '-ability'.
- The prefix 'non-' consistently adds a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
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