nontransportable
Syllables
non-trans-port-a-ble
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌtrænsˈpɔːrtəbl̩/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
non- + transport + -able
The word 'nontransportable' is divided into five syllables: non-trans-port-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'transport', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and syllabic consonant formation.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being transported; too large, heavy, or fragile to be moved easily.
“The antique piano was considered nontransportable due to its size and weight.”
“The delicate sculpture was nontransportable without specialized equipment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('trans').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. trans — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. port — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. If a syllable ends in a consonant, it's often part of a closed syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Consonants can form syllables when preceded by a vowel and not followed by another vowel.
- Potential elision of 'non-' in rapid speech.
- Syllabic /l/ in '-ble' is a common feature of English.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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