uncommensurability
Syllables
un-com-men-su-ra-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒm.ən.sjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + commensur- + -ability
The word 'uncommensurability' is divided into eight syllables: un-com-men-su-ra-bil-i-ty. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sur'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'commensur-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being able to be measured or compared by a common standard.
“The uncommensurability of their experiences made it difficult to find common ground.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sur'), influenced by the suffix '-ability' and typical English stress patterns.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. com — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. su — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ra — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. bil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
- The sequence '-sur-' could be ambiguous, but stress and root origin clarify the division.
- Potential vowel reduction in '-ability' in some dialects.
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