irreproducibility
Syllables
ir-re-pro-du-ci-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪˌprɒdjuːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
ir- + reproduce + -ibility
The word 'irreproducibility' is divided into eight syllables: ir-re-pro-du-ci-bi-li-ty. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'reproduce', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ci'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being able to be reproduced; the impossibility of making an exact copy.
“The irreproducibility of the experiment raised serious doubts about its validity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ci'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ir — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. pro — Closed syllable.. du — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ci — Closed syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can be formed around a vowel sound flanked by consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes add complexity.
- The initial 'ir-' prefix and '-ibility' suffix require careful consideration.
- The diphthong in 'du' is a notable feature.
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