indefatigability
Syllables
in-def-a-ti-ga-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + fatig- + -able-ity
The word 'indefatigability' is divided into eight syllables: in-def-a-ti-ga-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('bil'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being incapable of being fatigued; untiring persistence.
“Her indefatigability was remarkable; she never seemed to tire.”
“The project required a level of indefatigability that few possessed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. def — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa vowel.. bil — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables prefer to begin with a consonant (onset).
- The 'ti' sequence in 'fatigability' is a common digraph and treated as a single unit.
- Multiple suffixes are common in English morphology.
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