Hyphenation ofunexhibitableness
Syllable Division:
un-ex-hi-bi-ta-ble-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʌnɪɡˈzɪbɪtəblnəs/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta' in 'ta-ble-ness').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, prefix.
Closed syllable, part of the root.
Open syllable, part of the root.
Open syllable, part of the root.
Open syllable, part of the root.
Closed syllable, suffix.
Closed syllable, suffix.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: un-
Old English, negation
Root: exhibit
Latin *exhibere* - to show, display
Suffix: -able-ness
Latin *-abilis* and Old English *-nes*, capability and state of being
The quality of not being able to be exhibited; the state of being unshowable or undemonstrable.
Examples:
"The sheer complexity of the data led to the unexhibitableness of a clear conclusion."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar suffix structure (-ility).
Similar prefix and suffix structure.
Similar prefix and suffix structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
CV Syllabification
Consonant-Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables.
Vowel Digraphs/Clusters
Vowel digraphs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound intervenes.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
Vowel sounds within the suffixes are relatively reduced in unstressed syllables.
Summary:
The word 'unexhibitableness' is divided into seven syllables: un-ex-hi-bi-ta-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'exhibit', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows CV patterns and considers consonant clusters.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "unexhibitableness" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "unexhibitableness" is a complex word formed through multiple affixations. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow standard rules, with a tendency towards a relatively even stress distribution across several syllables, though the primary stress will fall on a later syllable.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, we aim to separate consonant-vowel (CV) combinations where possible. Vowel digraphs and consonant clusters will be considered.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: un- (Old English) - Negation.
- Root: exhibit (Latin exhibere - to show, display) - To display or show.
- Suffix: -able (Latin -abilis) - Capable of being.
- Suffix: -ness (Old English -nes) - State or quality of being.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: un-ex-hi-bi-ta-ble-ness.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʌnɪɡˈzɪbɪtəblnəs/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence "-able-ness" is a common, though lengthy, suffix combination. Syllabification needs to account for the vowel sounds within these suffixes.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word functions solely as a noun. There are no shifts in syllabification or stress if it were to function as another part of speech, as it is derived from a verb and transformed into a noun.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality of not being able to be exhibited; the state of being unshowable or undemonstrable.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: inexhibitability, unshowability
- Antonyms: exhibitability, showability
- Example Usage: "The sheer complexity of the data led to the unexhibitableness of a clear conclusion."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Improbability: im-pro-ba-bi-li-ty (5 syllables) - Similar suffix structure (-ility), stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
- Unreliability: un-re-li-a-bi-li-ty (6 syllables) - Similar prefix and suffix structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
- Understandableness: un-der-stand-a-ble-ness (6 syllables) - Similar prefix and suffix structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
The differences in syllable count are due to the length of the root morpheme. "Exhibit" is longer than "rely" or "understand", leading to more syllables.
Detailed Syllable Analysis:
| Syllable | IPA Transcription | Description | Rule Applied | Exceptions/Special Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| un | /ʌn/ | Open syllable, prefix | Vowel-initial syllable following a consonant | None |
| ex | /ɪɡz/ | Closed syllable, part of the root | CV pattern, consonant cluster | Consonant cluster "ex" is common |
| hi | /hɪ/ | Open syllable, part of the root | CV pattern | None |
| bi | /bɪ/ | Open syllable, part of the root | CV pattern | None |
| ta | /tə/ | Open syllable, part of the root | CV pattern | None |
| ble | /blə/ | Closed syllable, suffix | CV pattern | None |
| ness | /nəs/ | Closed syllable, suffix | CV pattern | None |
Exceptions/Special Cases (Word-Level):
The length of the word and the multiple suffixes create a complex structure. The vowel sounds within the suffixes are relatively reduced in unstressed syllables.
Division Rules Applied:
- CV Syllabification: Consonant-Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables.
- Vowel Digraphs/Clusters: Vowel digraphs (e.g., "ea" in "ble") are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound intervenes.
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