unattainableness
Syllables
un-at-tain-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəblnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + attain + -able-ness
The word 'unattainableness' is divided into six syllables: un-at-tain-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'attain', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unattainable; impossibility of achievement.
“The unattainableness of perfection often leads to frustration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. at — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. tain — Closed syllable, CVC structure with diphthong.. a — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, silent 'e'.. ness — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
A vowel can function as a syllable nucleus, forming an open syllable.
- The silent 'e' in 'ble' influences vowel pronunciation but doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can lead to slight pronunciation variations.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.