irredeemableness
Syllables
ir-re-deem-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪˈdiːməblnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ir- + redeem + -able-ness
The word 'irredeemableness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'ir-', the root 'redeem', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, avoiding consonant cluster splitting. The word denotes the state of being unredeemable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incapable of being redeemed or recovered.
“The irredeemableness of the situation left them feeling hopeless.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. deem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant and a voiced stop.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, primary stress.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant followed by a schwa vowel and a voiced stop.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless doing so violates other rules.
- The length and complexity of the word may lead to variations in pronunciation, but the syllabification remains consistent with standard GB English phonology.
- The sequence '-able-ness' is a common morphological pattern and doesn't present a unique syllabification challenge.
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