responsiblenesses
Syllables
re-spon-si-ble-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/rɪˌspɒnˈsɪbl̩nɪsɪz/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
re- + sponsible + -ness
The word 'responsiblenesses' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Latin and Old English morphemes and syllabified according to standard English rules, considering syllabic consonants and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The states of being accountable or having obligations.
“The company acknowledged its responsiblenesses to the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if preceded by a consonant and followed by a vowel.
- The word is relatively uncommon and complex.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhoticity) may affect the realization of /r/ sounds.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a potential edge case.
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