indiscernibility
Syllables
in-dis-cer-ni-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
in- + discern + -ibility
The word 'indiscernibility' is divided into seven syllables: in-dis-cer-ni-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'discern', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being impossible to discern or perceive; the state of being indistinguishable.
“The indiscernibility of the two shades of gray made it difficult to tell them apart.”
“The indiscernibility of the counterfeit bill was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈsɜːr/). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable (/ˌɪn/).
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. dis — Closed syllable, onset 'd'. cer — Closed syllable, onset 's'. ni — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. bil — Closed syllable, onset 'b'. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Dividing syllables after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
- Vowel reduction of /ɜː/ to /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure, but the syllabification adheres to standard English rules.
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