indignationproof
Syllables
in-dig-na-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən pruːf/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
in- + dign + -ation
The word 'indignation-proof' is an adjective syllabified as in-dig-na-tion-proof, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's a compound word with Latin roots, meaning 'not susceptible to anger'. Its phonetic transcription is /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən pruːf/.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to feeling or showing anger or annoyance; immune to outrage.
“The diplomat remained indignation-proof despite the harsh accusations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, begins with a consonant.. dig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. na — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Open syllable, ends with a schwa.. proof — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the hyphen.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in English.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence syllable boundaries slightly.
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