indefatigableness
Syllables
in-def-a-ti-ga-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩nəs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
in- + fatig- + -able-ness
The word 'indefatigableness' is divided into seven syllables: in-def-a-ti-ga-ble-ness. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ga'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'fatig-', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being incapable of being fatigued; untiringness.
“His indefatigableness was legendary; he could work for hours without rest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ga'). Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ness, unless overridden by a strong root syllable.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. def — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ti — Closed syllable.. ga — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ble — Syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel sound (or syllabic consonant) as its nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a relatively uncommon feature, but phonetically justifiable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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