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pestilence-proof

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “pestilence-proof” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

pestilenceproof

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pes-ti-lence-proof

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛstɪlən(t)s ˈpruːf/

Stress

0 0 1 1

Morphemes

pestil- + -lence + -proof

The word 'pestilence-proof' is divided into four syllables: pes-ti-lence-proof. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'pestil-', the root '-lence', and the suffix '-proof'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'proof'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Protected against or immune to pestilence (disease).

    “The castle was designed to be pestilence-proof.”

    “The new vaccine offers pestilence-proof protection.”

    syn:immuneresistantinvulnerablesafeguarded
    ant:vulnerablesusceptibleexposed

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the second syllable of 'proof' (/ˈpruːf/). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'pestilence' (/ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/).

Syllables

4
pes/pɛs/
ti/tɪ/
lence/lɛn(t)s/
proof/pruːf/

pes — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'es'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'. lence — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ence'. 't' can be elided.. proof — Closed syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'oof', primary stress

Word Parts

pre

pestil-

Latin origin 'pestis' meaning plague; denotes harm or disease

root

-lence

Latin suffix '-lentia' denoting a state or quality

suf

-proof

Old English origin 'prūf' meaning test/proof; compounding suffix indicating immunity

Similar Words

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Onset-Rime Structure

Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).

  • The 't' in 'pestilence' can be elided in rapid speech, but this does not affect the syllable division.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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