uncontrollability
Syllables
un-con-trol-la-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒn.trəʊl.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
un + control + ability
The word 'uncontrollability' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-trol-la-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'control', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing open and closed syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being impossible to control.
“The uncontrollability of the weather made the journey dangerous.”
“Her uncontrollability was a source of frustration for her parents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. trol — Closed syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, stressed.. bil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open syllables (e.g., 'un', 'la', 'i').
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed syllables (e.g., 'con', 'trol', 'bil', 'ty').
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally grouped with the following vowel to create a valid onset (e.g., 'tr' in 'trol').
- The vowel cluster 'oa' in 'control' could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the standard pronunciation favors 'trol-la-'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but not the core division.
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