objectionableness
Syllables
ob-jec-tion-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/əbˈdʒekʃənləsnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ob + ject + ion-able-ness
The word 'objectionableness' is divided into six syllables (ob-jec-tion-a-ble-ness) with primary stress on the third syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'ob-', the root 'ject', and the suffixes '-ion', '-able', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being objectionable; the state or degree of being worthy of objection.
“The objectionableness of his behavior was clear to everyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. jec — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllable Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Based Syllable Coda
Syllables generally end with a consonant sound.
- The sequence '-able-ness' is a common suffixation pattern.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful consideration.
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