transmittability
Syllables
trans-mit-ta-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/trænsmɪtəˈbɪləti/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans- + mitt- + -ability
Transmittability is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant rules, with schwa reduction in unstressed syllables. The initial consonant cluster is the most complex feature.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or capacity of being transmissible; the extent to which something can be communicated or passed on.
“The transmittability of the disease was a major concern.”
“The transmittability of information is crucial in modern society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/bɪ/). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphemic structure.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. mit — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. bi — Closed syllable.. li — Closed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible to create valid syllable structures.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to maximize onsets and avoid illegal syllable structures.
Syllable Weight
Unstressed syllables often reduce to schwa.
- The initial /trænsm/ cluster requires careful parsing, but the division presented is the most common in GB English.
- Schwa insertion in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic process.
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