irresponsibilities
Syllables
ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪrɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪtiːz/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ir- + respons- + -ibilities
The word 'irresponsibilities' is syllabified into seven syllables: ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a negative prefix, a Latin root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of irresponsibility; the state or quality of being irresponsible; lack of accountability or sense of duty.
“His irresponsibilities led to the project's failure.”
“She criticized his lack of irresponsibilities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, onset and rhyme.. re — Open syllable, onset and rhyme.. spon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. si — Open syllable, onset and rhyme.. bil — Closed syllable, onset and rhyme.. i — Open syllable, onset and rhyme.. ties — Closed syllable, onset and rhyme.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permissible as onsets, as seen in 'spon'.
- The length of the word presents a challenge, but the rules are applied consistently.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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