imperturbableness
Syllables
im-per-tur-ba-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪmˌpɜːtəˈbæblnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
im- + perturb + -able-ness
The word 'imperturbableness' is divided into six syllables: im-per-tur-ba-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ba'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unruffled; calmness; composure.
“Her imperturbableness in the face of adversity was remarkable.”
“He maintained an air of imperturbableness throughout the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ba'), following the typical stress pattern for Latinate words.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪm'. per — Open syllable, onset 'pɜː'. tur — Closed syllable, onset 'tɜː'. ba — Open syllable, onset 'bæ'. ble — Closed syllable, onset 'blə'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'nəs'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
- The sequence '-able-ness' is common and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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