disproportionable
Syllables
dis-pro-por-tion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˌprəˈpɔːrʃənəbl̩/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
dis + proportion + able
The word 'disproportionable' is divided into six syllables: dis-pro-por-tion-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'proportion', and the suffix '-able'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. The final syllable contains a syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
Not proportionate; out of proportion.
“The cost of the repairs was disproportionable to the value of the car.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/pɔːr/). The first and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable with a simple structure.. pro — Open syllable with a simple structure.. por — Open syllable with a simple structure.. tion — Open syllable with a silent 't'.. a — Open syllable consisting of a schwa.. ble — Closed syllable with a syllabic /l/.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Syllabic Consonant Rule
In certain cases, a consonant can function as a syllable nucleus (e.g., syllabic /l/).
- Silent 't' in 'tion'.
- Syllabic /l/ in the final syllable.
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