undeceivableness
Syllables
un-de-ceiv-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv.ə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
un- + deceive + -able-ness
The word 'undeceivableness' is divided into six syllables: un-de-ceiv-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ceiv'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'deceive', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a notable feature of its pronunciation in GB English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being deceived; the state of being unable to be misled.
“Her undeceivableness was remarkable; she saw through his lies immediately.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ceiv'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ceiv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'v' closes it.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant 'l'.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'n' closes it.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Syllabic consonants (like 'l' in 'ble') can form a syllable nucleus.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a key feature of GB English pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ceiv' to /sɪv/ by some speakers.
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