irrepealableness
Syllables
ir-re-peal-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪpiːləˈbleɪnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ir- + repeal + able-ness
The word 'irrepealableness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-peal-a-ble-ness. It features a negative prefix 'ir-', the root 'repeal', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, with some exceptions for initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incapable of being repealed or revoked.
“The irrepealableness of the law ensured its long-term effect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'), following the general rule of penultimate stress before '-ness' in longer words.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. peal — Open syllable, consonant blend-diphthong-consonant.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. ble — Open syllable, consonant blend-diphthong.. ness — Open syllable, consonant-schwa-consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and ease of pronunciation, often maintaining initial clusters as onsets.
Stress-Timing Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect division in longer words.
- The initial 'ir' cluster is a common exception to typical consonant cluster division rules.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries.
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