Hyphenation ofirredeemableness
Syllable Division:
ir-re-deem-a-ble-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌɪrɪˈdiːməblnəs/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.
Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.
Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant and a voiced stop.
Open syllable, schwa vowel, primary stress.
Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel.
Closed syllable, nasal consonant followed by a schwa vowel and a voiced stop.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: ir-
Old English, negative prefix meaning 'not'.
Root: redeem
Old French 'redemer', from Latin 'redimere' - 'to buy back, ransom'.
Suffix: -able-ness
Latin '-abilis' (capable of being) + Old English '-nes' (forming abstract nouns).
The quality or state of being incapable of being redeemed or recovered.
Examples:
"The irredeemableness of the situation left them feeling hopeless."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar prefix and suffix structure, though shorter.
Similar prefix and suffix structure, comparable length.
Similar suffix structure (-ibility), though different prefix.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
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.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
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.
Summary:
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.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "irredeemableness" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "irredeemableness" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. In GB English, it's pronounced with a relatively even distribution of stress, though the fourth syllable receives primary stress. Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
2. Syllable Division:
Following GB English syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting consonant clusters where possible, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: ir- (Old English, negative prefix, meaning "not")
- Root: redeem (Old French redemer, from Latin redimere – "to buy back, ransom")
- Suffix: -able (Latin -abilis, meaning "capable of being")
- Suffix: -ness (Old English -nes, forming abstract nouns denoting a state or quality)
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: ir-re-deem-a-ble-ness.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌɪrɪˈdiːməblnəs/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence "-able-ness" is relatively common, and the syllabification is standard. The initial "ir-" is a common negative prefix and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Irredeemableness" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context (as it only has one).
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality or state of being incapable of being redeemed or recovered.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: irrecoverability, unredeemability
- Antonyms: redeemability, recoverability
- Example Usage: "The irredeemableness of the situation left them feeling hopeless."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Understandable: un-der-stand-a-ble (5 syllables). Similar structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress on the third syllable.
- Unforgettable: un-for-get-ta-ble (5 syllables). Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the third syllable.
- Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (6 syllables). Similar suffix structure (-ibility). Stress on the third syllable.
The key difference is the length and the compounding of suffixes in "irredeemableness". This leads to a greater number of syllables and a shift in the primary stress. The other words have simpler suffixation.
10. Division Rules:
- 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.
- Moraic Syllabification: While not strictly moraic in English, the length of vowel sounds can influence perceived syllable weight.
11. Special Considerations:
The word's length and complexity make it prone to mispronunciation and varying syllabification attempts. However, the rules applied here are consistent with standard GB English phonology.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
While the provided IPA transcription is standard for GB English, some speakers might exhibit slight vowel variations. These variations would not significantly alter the syllabification.
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