nonpracticability
Syllables
non-prac-ti-ca-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˈpræktɪkəˈbɪləti/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + practic- + -ability
The word 'nonpracticability' is divided into seven syllables: non-prac-ti-ca-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'practic-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being practical; the impossibility of being put into practice.
“The nonpracticability of the plan became evident after further analysis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. prac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ca — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. bil — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Coda Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound. Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can form the onset or coda of a syllable.
Vowel-Liquid Rule
A vowel followed by a liquid consonant (l, r) often forms a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
When dividing between consonants, attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of the following syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges.
- The consonant cluster '-ct-' is a common feature in English and doesn't pose a significant issue for syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.