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irresistibleness

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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6syllables

irresistibleness

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ir-re-sis-ti-ble-ness

Pronunciation

/ɪrɪˈzɪstɪbl̩nəs/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

ir- + resist + -ible

Irresistibleness is a noun derived from 'resist' with prefixes and suffixes. It's divided into six syllables: ir-re-sis-ti-ble-ness, with stress on 'ble'. The syllabic /l/ is a key feature, and the word denotes the quality of being unable to be resisted.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being irresistible; the inability to be resisted.

    “The offer had an air of irresistible appeal.”

    “Her charm was of an irresistible nature.”

    syn:invincibilitycompulsionalluremagnetism
    ant:repellenceaversionresistance

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ble').

Syllables

6
ir/ɪr/
re/rɪ/
sis/sɪs/
ti/tɪ/
ble/bl̩/
ness/nəs/

ir — Open syllable, onset cluster. re — Open syllable. sis — Closed syllable. ti — Open syllable. ble — Syllabic consonant syllable, stressed. ness — Closed syllable

Word Parts

pre

ir-

Old English, negative prefix meaning 'not'

root

resist

Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand, oppose'

suf

-ible

Latin '-ibilis', adjective-forming suffix meaning 'able to be'

Similar Words

im­pos­si­blere­spon­si­blesen­si­ble­ness

Maximize Onsets

Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).

Syllabic Consonant

/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can function as syllable nuclei in unstressed positions.

  • The word's length and complex consonant clusters.
  • The syllabic /l/ in 'ble'.
  • The initial 'ir-' prefix.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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