disreputableness
Syllables
dis-re-pu-ta-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/dɪsˌrep.jʊ.tə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
dis + repute + able
The word 'disreputableness' is divided into six syllables: dis-re-pu-ta-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'repute', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being without good reputation; discredit.
“The politician's disreputableness led to his downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', coda 's'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', coda 'p'. pu — Open syllable, onset 'p', coda 'u'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', coda 'ə'. ble — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', syllabic /l/. ness — Open syllable, onset 'n', coda 'əs'
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Onset-Coda Division
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Syllabic Consonant
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- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' requires special consideration.
- Potential regional variations in vowel reduction.
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