Hyphenation ofunrepealableness

Analysis of "unrepealableness" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /ʌnɹɪˌpiːl.əb(ə)l.nəs/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: un-re-peal-a-ble-ness

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: un- (Old English) - Negation.
• Root: repeal (Old French repele from Latin repellere) - To revoke or annul.
• Suffix: -able (Latin -abilis) - Capable of being.
• Suffix: -ness (Old English -nes) - State or quality of.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the third syllable: re-peal-a-ble-ness.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ʌnɹɪˌpiːl.əb(ə)l.nəs/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "-able-ness" is relatively common, but the vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can vary. The schwa /ə/ in "a-ble" and "ness" is common, but some speakers might use a slightly more distinct vowel.

7. Grammatical Role: The word functions solely as a noun. There are no syllable or stress shifts based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality or state of not being able to be repealed; irrevocability.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: irrevocability, permanence, finality
• Antonyms: repealability, reversibility
• Examples: "The unrepealableness of the law ensured its long-term effect."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Impossibility: im-pos-si-bil-i-ty (5 syllables) - Similar suffixation (-ibility), but a different prefix and root. Stress on the third syllable.
• Unbreakableness: un-break-a-ble-ness (5 syllables) - Shares the "un-…-able-ness" structure. Stress on the third syllable.
• Irreplaceableness: ir-re-place-a-ble-ness (6 syllables) - Similar suffixation, but a different prefix and root. Stress on the fourth syllable.

The syllable structure in "unrepealableness" is consistent with these words, demonstrating the typical pattern of English suffixation and stress placement. The difference in syllable count is due to the length of the root morpheme.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Division Rules Applied:

1. Onset-Rhyme: Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
2. Vowel as Syllable Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
3. Stress Placement: Stress is determined by morphological structure and phonological rules (typically falling on the root or a related suffix).

Special Considerations:

• The word is complex due to its multiple morphemes.
• Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in English.
• Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels.

Short Analysis:

"unrepealableness" is a 6-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable (/re-peal-a-ble-ness/). It's formed by the prefix "un-", the root "repeal", and the suffixes "-able" and "-ness". Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme division and vowel-nucleus requirements. The word's structure is consistent with other complex English nouns formed through similar suffixation processes.