Hyphenation ofunobjectionability

Linguistic Analysis of "unobjectionability" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "unobjectionability" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. In GB English, it is typically pronounced with a relatively even distribution of stress, though a primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following English syllable division rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: un- (Old English) - Negation.
• Root: object (Latin obiectum - "thing thrown before") - The core meaning relating to expressing disapproval.
• Suffix: -ion (Latin) - Noun forming suffix, creating a noun of action or state.
• Suffix: -able (Latin abilis) - Adjective forming suffix, meaning "capable of being".
• Suffix: -ity (Latin itas) - Noun forming suffix, denoting a state or quality.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: u-no-b-jec-tion-a-bil-i-ty.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʌnəbˈdʒɛkʃənəbɪlɪti/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• un-: /ʌn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Onset-Rhyme structure. No exceptions.
• o-: /ˈəʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Potential exception: The vowel sound can be reduced to /ə/ in faster speech.
• b-: /b/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel. No exceptions.
• jec-: /ˈdʒɛk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant blend followed by vowel and consonant. Potential exception: The /dʒ/ sound can be affected by regional accents.
• tion-: /ˈʃən/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel. No exceptions.
• a-: /ə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound. Potential exception: Vowel reduction to /ə/.
• bil-: /bɪl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant blend followed by vowel and consonant. No exceptions.
• i-: /ɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound. Potential exception: Vowel reduction to /ɪ/.
• ty-: /ti/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The length of the word and the multiple suffixes create a complex structure. The vowel reductions in unstressed syllables are a common feature of English pronunciation and don't represent exceptions to syllable division rules, but rather phonetic realizations.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Unobjectionability" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality or state of being not objectionable; the condition of being beyond reproach.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: acceptability, defensibility, palatability, harmlessness
• Antonyms: objectionableness, reprehensibility, faultiness
• Examples: "The committee praised the plan for its unobjectionability." "Her proposal had the advantage of complete unobjectionability."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in GB English might affect the vowel sounds (e.g., a broader /ɑː/ in some dialects). However, the core syllable division remains consistent. Some speakers might slightly reduce the stress on the initial syllables, making the fourth syllable even more prominent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress on the third syllable.
• Accessibility: ac-ces-si-bil-i-ty - Similar structure, stress on the third syllable.
• Understandability: un-der-stand-a-bil-i-ty - Similar structure, stress on the fourth syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the weight and prominence of the root morpheme and the suffixes. "Unobjectionability" has a heavier initial prefix and a more complex root, leading to a later stress placement.