intransmutability
Syllables
in-tran-smu-ta-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntrɑnsmjuːtəˈbɪləti/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
in- + transmut- + -ability
The word 'intransmutability' is a noun with seven syllables (in-tran-smu-ta-bil-i-ty), derived from Latin roots. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-bil-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-coda division and vowel-following consonant assignment.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unable to be changed in form or nature.
“The intransmutability of certain physical laws is a cornerstone of scientific understanding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-bil-'. The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ability' suffix.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-coda division.. tran — Closed syllable, onset-coda division.. smu — Open syllable, vowel-following consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, vowel-following consonant.. bil — Closed, stressed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, onset-coda division.
Word Parts
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Onset-Coda Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and coda (final consonant(s)) of each syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels are generally assigned to the subsequent syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- No major exceptions to standard English syllabification rules are present.
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