undemagnetizable
Syllables
un-de-mag-net-iz-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndɪˌmæɡnɪˈtaɪzəbl̩/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
un- + magnet + -izeable
Undemagnetizable is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'magnet', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-able'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, with a final syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being magnetized.
“The material was found to be completely undemagnetizable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix. de — Open syllable, prefix. mag — Closed syllable, root. net — Closed syllable, root. iz — Closed syllable, suffix. a — Open syllable, suffix. ble — Syllabic consonant, suffix
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound.
Syllable Reduction
Weak vowels in unstressed syllables can be reduced or elided.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable on its own, particularly /l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ after a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to variations in pronunciation.
- The syllabic /l/ in '-ble' is a common feature of British English.
- The prefixes 'un-' and 'de-' are consistently separated.
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