discreditability
Syllables
dis-cre-di-ta-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkrɛdəˌtæbɪlɪti/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
dis + credit + ability
Discreditability is divided into seven syllables based on the vowel peak principle. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cred'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, but syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unworthy of belief or trust; lack of credibility.
“The politician's repeated lies damaged his discreditability.”
“The report raised serious questions about the discreditability of the evidence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cred').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. cre — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, and consonants are assigned to the nearest vowel.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes do not significantly alter the standard syllabification process.
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