incomprehensible
Syllables
in-com-pre-hen-si-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnkɑmprɪˈhɛnsɪbl̩/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
in- + comprehend + -ible
The word 'incomprehensible' is divided into seven syllables (in-com-pre-hen-si-ble) with primary stress on 'hen'. It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix, and functions as an adjective meaning 'not understandable'.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood.
“The lecture was completely incomprehensible to the students.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hen'). The first syllable is unstressed, and the remaining syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. si — Closed syllable, weak syllable.. ble — Coda syllable with syllabic consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonants following a vowel are grouped with that vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by morphological structure.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' affects syllable count.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable division.
- The weak syllable 'si' is prone to reduction.
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