incorrigibilities
Syllables
in-cor-ri-gi-bi-li-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌkɒrɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪtiːz/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
in- + corrig- + -ibilities
The word 'incorrigibilities' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting qualities of being uncorrectable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities or instances of being impossible to correct or improve.
“His numerous incorrigibilities frustrated the teacher.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi'). The stress pattern is weak-strong-weak-weak-strong-weak-strong.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound.. cor — Closed syllable, single vowel sound.. ri — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/ before 'i'. bi — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. li — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ties — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'i' is a common phonetic rule.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
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