inunderstandable
Syllables
in-un-der-stand-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌʌn.dəˈstænd.ə.bl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + stand + -able
The word 'inunderstandable' is a complex adjective with six syllables, divided as in-un-der-stand-a-ble. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'stand', the prefix 'under-', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stand').
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood; incomprehensible.
“His explanation was completely inunderstandable.”
“The instructions were so complex they were inunderstandable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stand'). Secondary stress may occur on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open, unstressed syllable.. un — Open, unstressed syllable.. der — Open, unstressed syllable.. stand — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. ble — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and phonological weight.
- The prefix 'in-' does not assimilate to /ɪm/ in this case.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.
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