transplantability
Syllables
trans-plant-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænsˈplæntəˈbɪləti/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans + plant + ability
The word 'transplantability' is divided into six syllables: trans-plant-a-bil-i-ty, with primary stress on 'bil'. It's formed from the prefix 'trans-', the root 'plant', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being able to be transplanted.
“The transplantability of organs is a crucial factor in saving lives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ability' suffix.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'æns'. plant — Closed syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'ænt'. a — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. bil — Closed syllable, onset 'b', rime 'ɪl'. i — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɪ'. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'
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Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Possible /t/ elision in rapid speech.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful consideration of syllable weight.
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