noninfallibleness
Syllables
non-in-fal-li-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˌfæləbl̩nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + fall + -i-ble-ness
The word 'noninfallibleness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('fal'). It is formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'fall', and the suffixes '-i-', '-ble-', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries. The presence of a syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a notable phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
“His noninfallibleness was a source of comfort to his followers.”
“The doctrine of papal noninfallibleness has been debated for centuries.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fal'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity, with a tendency for stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fal — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable with syllabic /l/, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a common phonetic feature.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality.
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