nonsusceptibility
Syllables
non-sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈsep.tɪ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + suscept + -ibility
The word 'nonsusceptibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'suscept', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or harm.
“His nonsusceptibility to flattery was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is indicative of the influence of the suffix '-ibility' and the initial prefix 'non-'
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. sus — Closed syllable. cep — Closed syllable. ti — Closed syllable. bil — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ility' suffix is a complex suffix that often forms a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ before 'e' is a standard English phonetic rule.
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