indignationproof
Syllables
in-dig-na-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən pruːf/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
in- + dignation + -proof
The word 'indignation-proof' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: in-dig-na-tion-proof. Stress falls on 'dig'. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'dignation', and the suffix '-proof'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be made angry or upset; immune to feelings of indignation.
“He was remarkably indignation-proof, even when faced with blatant injustice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dig'). Secondary stress is absent. The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. na — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. proof — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., 'dig', 'tion').
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'in').
- The hyphenated structure of the compound adjective.
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