objectionability
Syllables
ob-jec-tion-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/əbˈdʒekʃəˌnæbɪləti/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
ob- + ject + -tion
The word 'objectionability' is divided into seven syllables: ob-jec-tion-a-bil-i-ty. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'), with secondary stress on the first ('ob'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the '-tion' suffix forming a weak syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being objectionable; the degree to which something is likely to cause disapproval or opposition.
“The objectionability of the proposal was immediately apparent.”
“He expressed his concern about the objectionability of the new policy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('ob').
Syllables
ob — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. jec — Closed syllable.. tion — Weak syllable, containing a schwa.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ty — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonants preceding a vowel are grouped into the same syllable.
Weak Syllable Formation
Suffixes like '-tion' often create weak syllables.
- The silent 't' in the '-tion' suffix is a common pronunciation variation in GB English.
- Stress placement can be influenced by syllable weight and morphological structure.
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