inextinguishables
Syllables
in-ex-tin-guish-a-bles
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl̩z/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
in- + extinguish + -able
The word 'inextinguishables' is divided into six syllables: in-ex-tin-guish-a-bles. The primary stress falls on 'tinguish'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'extinguish', and the suffixes '-able' and '-s'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Things that cannot be extinguished or put out.
“The flames of hope are inextinguishables, even in the darkest times.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tinguish'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. guish — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. 'gu' is a digraph.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. bles — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant /l/ followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Vowels typically form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'bles' is a common feature but can have slight variations in transcription.
- Regional accents may influence the pronunciation of the 'g' in 'extinguish'.
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