inextinguishability
Syllables
in-ex-tin-guish-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + extinguish + -ability
The word 'inextinguishability' is divided into eight syllables: in-ex-tin-guish-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('bil'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'extinguish', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unable to be extinguished; imperishability.
“The legend spoke of the hero's inextinguishability of spirit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n'. ex — Closed syllable, onset 'ks'. tin — Closed syllable, onset 't'. guish — Closed syllable, onset 'gw'. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel. bil — Closed syllable, onset 'b'. i — Open syllable, vowel. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants should not be left isolated at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The pronunciation of 'gu' as /ɡw/ is a standard feature of RP English.
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