nonirrevocability
Syllables
non-ir-re-vo-ca-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.ɪrˈrev.ə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + revoc- + -ability
The word 'nonirrevocability' is divided into eight syllables: non-ir-re-vo-ca-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'revoc-', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be revoked, canceled, or reversed.
“The nonirrevocability of the contract ensured its enforcement.”
“The judge emphasized the nonirrevocability of the sentence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ca'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('non'). Stress assignment based on syllable weight and complexity.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. ir — Closed syllable. re — Closed syllable. vo — Open syllable, schwa vowel. ca — Stressed, closed syllable. bil — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable, final syllable
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Vowel Nucleus
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Consonant Clusters
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Stress Assignment
Assigning stress based on syllable weight (length and complexity).
- The 'irrev' sequence is a complex consonant cluster but is accepted in English.
- The schwa vowel in 'vo' is typical for unstressed syllables.
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