nonsusceptibleness
Syllables
non-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.səˈsep.tɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + suscept- + -ible-ness
The word 'nonsusceptibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'suscept-', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and affix rules, with a minor consideration for the syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or harm.
“His nonsusceptibleness to flattery was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel.. sus — Open syllable, single vowel.. cep — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ti — Open syllable, single vowel.. ble — Syllabic consonant, often treated as part of the preceding syllable.. ness — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex syllabic structure.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a minor point of variation.
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