unatackableness
Syllables
un-a-tack-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnəˈtækəblənəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + attack + -able-ness
The word 'unattackableness' is divided into six syllables: un-a-tack-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tack'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'attack', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules of English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being able to be attacked; invulnerability.
“The fortress's unattackableness was legendary.”
“Her unattackableness in the face of criticism was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tack'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound as nucleus.. tack — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound as nucleus.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound that forms the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel create a syllable boundary.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Length of the word may lead to pronunciation variations.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.