incorruptibleness
Syllables
in-cor-rup-ti-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌkɒrəpˈtɪblnəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
in- + corrupt + -ible-ness
The word 'incorruptibleness' is divided into six syllables based on onset-rhyme structure and permissible consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. The word is a noun formed from a Latin root with English prefixes and suffixes, denoting the quality of being incorruptible.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incorruptible; integrity, honesty, and moral uprightness.
“Her incorruptibleness was admired by all who knew her.”
“The judge's incorruptibleness was essential to maintaining public trust.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tɪ'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. cor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. rup — Closed syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. ti — Open syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. ble — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ness — Closed syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Permissible Consonant Clusters
Certain consonant clusters are allowed as onsets or codas in English syllables.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature but does not affect syllable division.
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