incorrigibilities
Syllables
in-cor-ri-gi-bi-li-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌkɒrɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + corrig- + -ibilities
The word 'incorrigibilities' is divided into seven syllables: in-cor-ri-gi-bi-li-ties. It features a Latin-derived root and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, maximizing onsets. The word functions as a plural noun denoting uncorrectable qualities.
Definitions
- 1
Qualities or instances of being impossible to correct or improve.
“His incorrigibilities were a source of constant frustration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi'), following the English rule for words ending in -ity/-ies.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. cor — Closed syllable, onset 'c', rime 'or'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. gi — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'i'. bi — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'i'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. ties — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'iz'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Maximize Onsets
Assigning consonants to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Stress Assignment
Penultimate syllable stress for words ending in -ity/-ies.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'i'.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
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