uncrystallisable
Syllables
un-crys-tal-lis-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkrɪstəlɪzəbl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + crystall + -is-able-ise
The word 'uncrystallisable' is divided into six syllables: un-crys-tal-lis-a-ble. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). The word's morphology consists of a prefix ('un-'), a root ('crystall'), and multiple suffixes ('-is-able-ise'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be crystallized; not forming crystals.
“The solution remained uncrystallisable even at low temperatures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. crys — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. tal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. lis — Closed, stressed syllable, containing a short vowel.. a — Open, unstressed syllable with a schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable with a syllabic consonant /l/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a pronounceable unit.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Syllabic consonants (/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/) can form a syllable on their own.
- The presence of the syllabic /l/ in 'ble' requires consideration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., American English using '-ize' instead of '-ise') may affect syllable division slightly.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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