ultrafashionable
Syllables
ul-tra-fash-ion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˈfæʃ.ən.ə.bl̩/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ultra- + fashion + -able
The word 'ultrafashionable' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-fash-ion-a-ble. Stress falls on 'fash'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ultra-', root 'fashion', and suffix '-able'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('fash'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.. fash — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ion — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel followed by syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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