depressibilities
Syllables
de-pres-si-bil-i-ties
Pronunciation
/dɪˌpresɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + press + -ibility
The word 'depressibilities' is divided into six syllables: de-pres-si-bil-i-ties, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('bil'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities or conditions that make someone prone to depression.
“Her genetic depressibilities made her more vulnerable to mental health issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bil').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. pres — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. bil — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Sound Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound.
- The '-ilities' suffix is a common English suffix with a consistent syllabification pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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