uncommensurableness
Syllables
un-com-men-sur-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒm.ən.s(j)ʊr.ə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + commensurable + -ness
The word 'uncommensurableness' is divided into seven syllables: un-com-men-sur-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sur'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'commensurable', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being immeasurable or incomparable.
“The uncommensurableness of grief is often overwhelming.”
“There is an uncommensurableness between the effort expended and the results achieved.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sur'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. com — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. men — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sur — Open syllable, potential glide after consonant cluster, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant /l/.. ness — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin or end syllables.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Syllabic consonants (like /l/) can form a syllable nucleus.
- The pronunciation of the glide /j/ after /s/ in 'sur-' can vary.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' may be pronounced as a full vowel-consonant syllable by some speakers.
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