nonrespectableness
Syllables
non-re-spect-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈspɛkt.ə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + respect + -able-ness
The word 'nonrespectableness' is divided into six syllables: non-re-spect-a-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'respect', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant patterns and syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of lacking respect; rudeness or discourtesy.
“His nonrespectableness was evident in his dismissive tone.”
“The nonrespectableness of his behavior shocked everyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. spect — Closed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. ble — Closed syllable with syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. If a vowel is followed by one or more consonants, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables end in a vowel sound. If a vowel is followed by one consonant, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Certain consonants (l, m, n, r) can form the nucleus of a syllable when preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.
Schwa Insertion
Unstressed syllables often contain the schwa /ə/ vowel sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- The syllabic /bl̩/ in 'able' is a common point of confusion.
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