Hyphenation ofuncorruptibleness

Linguistic Analysis of "uncorruptibleness" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "uncorruptibleness" is a complex word with multiple morphemes. Its pronunciation in GB English follows standard Received Pronunciation (RP) tendencies, with a tendency towards vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following English syllable division rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: un- (Old English) - Negation.
• Root: corrupt (Latin corruptus - past participle of corrumpere - to break, destroy, bribe) - To diminish integrity or quality.
• Suffix: -ible (Latin -ibilis) - Capable of being.
• Suffix: -ness (Old English -nes) - State or quality of being.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: un-cor-rupt-i-ble-ness.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌʌn.kəˈrʌp.tɪ.bl̩.nəs/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• un-: /ʌn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. No exceptions.
• cor-: /kɔːr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). No exceptions.
• rupt-: /rʌpt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) and ending in a consonant. No exceptions.
• i-: /ˈɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound constitutes a syllable. No exceptions.
• ble-: /bl̩/ - Closed syllable. Syllabic consonant /l/ creates a syllable nucleus. Rule: Syllabic consonants can form a syllable.
• ness-: /nəs/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound constitutes a syllable. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The syllabic /l/ in "ble" is a common feature in English, but it can sometimes be pronounced as a full vowel + /l/ sequence, especially in slower speech. This doesn't change the syllable division, but affects the phonetic realization.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Uncorruptibleness" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The state or quality of being incorruptible; the inability to be bribed or corrupted.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: Integrity, honesty, probity, virtue.
• Antonyms: Corruption, dishonesty, depravity.
• Examples: "His uncorruptibleness was a beacon of hope in a corrupt system."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the provided IPA transcription represents RP, some regional variations exist. For example, some speakers might reduce the vowel in "un-" to /ən/. This would affect the phonetic realization but not the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (5 syllables) - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress on the third syllable.
• Impossibility: im-pos-si-bil-i-ty (6 syllables) - Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the third syllable.
• Understandability: un-der-stand-a-bil-i-ty (7 syllables) - Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the third syllable.

The syllable division in all these words follows the same principles: vowel sounds forming syllable nuclei, consonant clusters being grouped with the following vowel, and syllabic consonants creating their own syllables. The number of syllables varies due to the length of the root word.