impermeabilities
Syllables
im-per-me-a-bil-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
im- + perme- + -abilities
The word 'impermeabilities' is divided into seven syllables: im-per-me-a-bil-i-ties. It consists of the prefix 'im-', the root 'perme-', and the suffixes '-ability' and '-ies'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('me'). The syllabification follows standard CV and vowel division rules, considering morpheme boundaries and vowel clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities or states of being impermeable; the condition of not allowing fluid to pass through.
“The impermeabilities of the new material made it ideal for waterproofing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('me'), and secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. ties — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Division
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Consonants followed by vowels are typically separated into syllables.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
- Vowel clusters (-ea-, -ia-) are treated as single units within their respective syllables.
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