incorruptibilities
Syllables
in-cor-rup-ti-bil-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌkɒrəpˈtɪbɪlɪtiz/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
in- + corrupt + -ibilities
The word 'incorruptibilities' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'corrupt', and the suffixes '-ibility' and '-s'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being incorrupt; instances of being free from moral decay or bribery.
“The incorruptibilities of the judge were widely admired.”
“He dedicated his life to upholding the incorruptibilities of the legal system.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. cor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rup — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, primary stress.. bil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters between vowels are typically split.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress and Syllable Weight
Stress influences syllable weight and vowel quality.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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