irreprehensibleness
Syllables
ir-re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪpreˈhen.sɪb.lə.nəs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ir- + reprehens- + -ible-ness
The word 'irreprehensibleness' is divided into seven syllables (ir-re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness) based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen-'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'faultlessness'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being beyond reproach; faultlessness.
“Her irreprehensibleness as a teacher was widely admired.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen-'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Sound Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The initial 'ir-' consonant cluster is permissible in English.
- The pronunciation of 'r' in GB English influences the syllable division.
- The sequence '-si-' is a valid syllable division in this context.
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