imperturbability
Syllables
im-per-tur-ba-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ɪmˌpɜːr.tʃəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + perturb + -ability
Imperturbability is a seven-syllable noun (im-per-tur-ba-bil-i-ty) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unperturbed; calmness, composure.
“Her imperturbability in the face of danger was remarkable.”
“He maintained an air of imperturbability throughout the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/tʃə/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪm/). The stress pattern follows a common pattern for words ending in '-ability'.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. per — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tur — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ba — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. i — Open syllable, vowel alone.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Vowel Alone Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The word's length and morphological complexity.
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- The consistent stress pattern in words ending in '-ability'.
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