nonresponsibility
Syllables
non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
non- + spon- + -sibility
The word 'nonresponsibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'spon-', and the suffix '-sibility'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being responsible; lack of accountability.
“His nonresponsibility for the project's failure was evident.”
“The company accepted full nonresponsibility for the damages.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/), typical for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable, root.. si — Open syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant following a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'ns' consonant cluster is permissible in English onsets.
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