uncountermandable
Syllables
un-coun-ter-man-da-ble
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkaʊntəˈmændəbl̩/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
un- + countermand + -able
The word 'uncountermandable' is divided into six syllables: un-coun-ter-man-da-ble. It features a prefix 'un-', a root 'countermand', and a suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The final syllable contains a syllabic /l/. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be revoked, cancelled, or rescinded.
“The judge issued an uncountermandable order, leaving no room for appeal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'), and secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('da'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. coun — Open syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. ter — Closed syllable, primary stress.. man — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. da — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant /l/
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can end syllables, but syllables typically begin with CV sequences.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Common prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to mis-syllabification.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable is a potential point of variation.
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