unsympathizability
Syllables
un-sym-pa-thi-za-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɪmpəθaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + sympath + -izability
The word 'unsympathizability' is divided into eight syllables: un-sym-pa-thi-za-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being incapable of sympathy; lack of compassion.
“His unsympathizability was shocking to everyone who knew him.”
“The character displayed a chilling unsympathizability towards the suffering of others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thi'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
un — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel-nasal rime.. sym — Closed syllable, consonant blend onset, vowel-consonant rime.. pa — Open syllable, consonant onset, schwa rime.. thi — Open syllable, consonant blend onset, diphthong rime, primary stress.. za — Open syllable, consonant onset, schwa rime.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant onset, vowel-consonant rime.. i — Open syllable, vowel rime.. ty — Open syllable, consonant onset, vowel rime.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed by maximizing onsets (consonants followed by vowels) and avoiding stranded consonants. Vowels typically form the nucleus of a syllable.
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The length and complexity of the word present multiple potential division points, but the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants guide the analysis.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation, but does not alter the underlying syllabification.
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