noninflammability
Syllables
non-in-flam-ma-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˈflæməbɪlɪti/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + flamm- + -ability
The word 'noninflammability' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-flam-ma-bil-i-ty. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'flamm-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being capable of being ignited or burning.
“The building materials were chosen for their noninflammability.”
“Due to its noninflammability, the substance is safe for use near open flames.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ability' suffix, though the 'non-' prefix shifts it slightly.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. in — Closed, unstressed syllable.. flam — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ma — Open, stressed syllable.. bil — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ty — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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