unobjectionableness
Syllables
un-ob-jec-tion-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnəbˈdʒekʃənləbnəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + object + -ionable-ness
The word 'unobjectionableness' is divided into seven syllables: un-ob-jec-tion-a-ble-ness. Primary stress falls on 'tion'. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being objectionable; the state of being acceptable or not causing offense.
“Her unobjectionableness made her a popular colleague.”
“The proposal was met with general unobjectionableness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern reflects the morphological weight of the suffixes and the root.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. ob — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin or end syllables, depending on phonotactic constraints.
Morphological Rule
Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
Stress Rule
Stress is often assigned to the root or a prominent suffix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to some variation in perceived syllable boundaries, but the provided division is the most phonologically and morphologically justified.
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