reconfigurability
Syllables
re-con-fig-u-ra-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌriːkənfɪɡjʊrəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
re- + configur- + -ability
The word 'reconfigurability' is divided into eight syllables: re-con-fig-u-ra-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'configur-', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and CVC rules, maximizing onset complexity.
Definitions
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The quality or capability of being reconfigured; the ability to be arranged or adapted differently.
“The software's reconfigurability allows it to adapt to various hardware platforms.”
“The reconfigurability of the manufacturing process reduced production costs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈbɪlɪti/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/riː/).
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable. con — Closed syllable. fig — Closed syllable. u — Open syllable. ra — Open syllable. bil — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided into syllables based on the vowel.
Maximize Onset Complexity
When possible, consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable to create permissible syllable structures.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The division aims to reflect both phonological rules and morphemic boundaries.
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