nonrepressibleness
Syllables
non-re-pres-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈprɛs.ɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + repress + -ible-ness
The word 'nonrepressibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-re-pres-si-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'repress', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and maximize onset rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be repressed or restrained.
“The nonrepressibleness of his emotions was evident to all.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. ness — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, following general English stress patterns.
- The presence of the syllabic consonant /l̩/ in 'ble' is a minor exception.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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