incommensurability
Syllables
in-com-men-sur-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ɪn.kɒmˈmensjʊrəbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + commensur- + -ability
The word 'incommensurability' is divided into eight syllables: in-com-men-sur-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sur'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'in-', the root 'commensur-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with stress influencing the overall pattern.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being incapable of being measured or compared by a common standard.
“The incommensurability of their experiences made it difficult to find common ground.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sur').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. com — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sur — Stressed, open syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. bil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Based Division
Stress placement influences syllable perception.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The stress pattern is somewhat unusual for a word of this length.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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