imperishableness
Syllables
im-per-ish-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbl̩nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + perish + -able-ness
The word 'imperishableness' is divided into six syllables: im-per-ish-a-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'im-', the root 'perish', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ish'). The syllable 'ble' contains a syllabic consonant, which is a common exception to standard syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being imperishable; the condition of not being able to be destroyed or decayed.
“The imperishableness of art offers a form of immortality.”
“The stone monument was built to symbolize the family's imperishableness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ish'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and multiple suffixes.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. per — Open syllable, root component.. ish — Closed syllable, root component.. a — Open syllable, linking vowel.. ble — Closed syllable with syllabic /l/.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix component.
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Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Blocking
Consonants often block syllable division, creating closed syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can form a syllable nucleus after an obstruent.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is an exception to typical syllable division rules.
- The prefix 'im-' is often treated as a single unit.
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