impracticalities
Syllables
im-prac-ti-cal-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəˌlɪtiz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
im- + practic- + -al
The word 'impracticalities' is divided into six syllables: im-prac-ti-cal-i-ties. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cal'). It consists of the prefix 'im-', the root 'practic-', and the suffixes '-al' and '-ities'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being not practical; things that are not sensible or possible to do easily or conveniently.
“The impracticalities of the plan became clear during the meeting.”
“He pointed out the impracticalities of building a house on that land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cal'). The stress pattern is 000100, indicating unstressed, unstressed, unstressed, stressed, unstressed, unstressed.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, unstressed.. prac — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters preceding a vowel are typically grouped into the same syllable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences the perceived prominence of a syllable.
- Potential for merging 'cal-i' in some dialects.
- Standard syllabification of common prefixes and suffixes.
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