inexcommunicable
Syllables
in-ex-com-mu-ni-ca-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnɪkˈskɒmjuːnɪkəbl̩/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
in- + excommunic + -able
The word 'inexcommunicable' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being excommunicated; incapable of being admitted to the sacraments.
“His actions were inexcommunicable, leading to his expulsion from the church.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('com'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable could potentially be analyzed differently, but its clear vowel quality justifies its separate syllabic status.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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