irresponsibleness
Syllables
ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪrɪˌspɒnsɪbl̩nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ir- + spon- + -sible-ness
The word 'irresponsiveness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness. It comprises the prefix 'ir-', the root 'spon-', and the suffixes '-sible' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and allows for a syllabic consonant in 'ble'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being irresponsible; lack of a sense of responsibility.
“His irresponsiveness to the situation was shocking.”
“The company was criticized for its irresponsiveness to customer complaints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with the fourth syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ble — Syllabic consonant, potentially weak syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or rime.
Syllable Structure Rule
Allows for syllabic consonants to form a syllable nucleus.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a noteworthy feature.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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