contrasuggestible
Syllables
con-tra-sug-ges-ti-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒn.trə.səˈdʒɛs.tɪ.bəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + suggest + -ible
The word 'contrasuggestible' is divided into six syllables: con-tra-sug-ges-ti-ble. It consists of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'suggest', and the suffix '-ible'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ges'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Not easily influenced to suggest something; resistant to prompting or inspiring ideas in others.
“The witness proved contrasuggestible during the interrogation, refusing to offer any leading statements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ges'), following typical stress patterns for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. sug — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ges — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ti — Closed syllable, leading to the suffix.. ble — Closed syllable, final syllable with the suffix.
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VC Syllable Division
Syllables are divided when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
CV Syllable Division
Syllables are divided when a consonant cluster is followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The prefix 'contra-' and the suffix '-ible' clearly demarcate syllable divisions.
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