impracticability
Syllables
im-prac-ti-ca-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbɪləti/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
im- + practic + -ability
The word 'impracticability' is divided into seven syllables: im-prac-ti-ca-bi-li-ty. It consists of the prefix 'im-', the root 'practic', and the suffix '-ability'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-after-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being impractical; the impossibility of being done or put into practice.
“The sheer impracticability of the plan was immediately apparent.”
“He dismissed the idea as an utter impracticability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/præk/). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphemic structure.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. prac — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ti — Closed syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. bi — Closed syllable.. li — Closed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
The most basic syllable structure.
- The initial 'impr-' cluster requires careful consideration, but 'im-prac-' is the most phonologically justifiable division.
- Potential reduction of the schwa in the final syllable in some pronunciations.
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