Hyphenation ofirresolvableness
Syllable Division:
ir-re-solv-a-ble-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ɪrˌrɛzɒlˈveɪblnəs/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open, stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, unstressed.
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: resolve
Latin *resolvere* - to loosen, untangle, decide.
Suffix: -able-ness
Latin *-abilis* (forming adjectives) + Old English *-nes* (forming nouns).
The quality or state of being incapable of being resolved or settled.
Examples:
"The irresolvableness of the conflict frustrated all attempts at mediation."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar structure with multiple suffixes and a negative prefix.
Shares the root 'resolve' and similar suffixation.
Similar syllable count and suffix structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant (e.g., re-solv).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., solv-a).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to morphological structure (e.g., ble-ness).
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'bln' consonant cluster is unusual but permissible due to the morphological structure of the word.
Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'irresolvableness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-solv-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a negative prefix, a Latin root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "irresolvableness" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "irresolvableness" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow standard Received Pronunciation (RP) or General British tendencies, with potential regional variations.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: ir- (Old English, negative prefix, meaning "not")
- Root: resolve (Latin resolvere - to loosen, untangle, decide)
- Suffixes: -able (Latin -abilis, forming adjectives meaning "capable of being") + -ness (Old English -nes, forming nouns denoting a state or quality)
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: ir-re-solv-a-ble-ness.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ɪrˌrɛzɒlˈveɪblnəs/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence "bln" is unusual and requires careful consideration. English generally avoids consonant clusters of this type at the end of syllables. However, it is permissible due to the morphological structure.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Irresolvableness" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality or state of being incapable of being resolved or settled.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: insolubility, indeterminacy, unresolvability
- Antonyms: resolvability, determinacy
- Example Usage: "The irresolvableness of the conflict frustrated all attempts at mediation."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Impossibility: im-pos-si-bil-i-ty (/ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti/) - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress falls on the fourth syllable.
- Unresolvable: un-re-solv-a-ble (/ʌnˈrɛzɒlvəbl/) - Shares the root "resolve". Stress falls on the third syllable.
- Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (/rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti/) - Similar syllable count and suffix structure. Stress falls on the fourth syllable.
The differences in stress placement are due to the varying number of preceding unstressed syllables and the weight of the morphemes.
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