inunderstandable
Syllables
in-un-der-stand-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnʌnˈdɜrstændəbl̩/
Stress
0 1 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
in- + understand + -able
The word 'inunderstandable' is divided into six syllables: in-un-der-stand-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'understand', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stand'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules, with consideration for prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Not understandable; impossible to comprehend.
“His explanation was completely inunderstandable.”
“The complex theory was inunderstandable to most students.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('stand'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, prefix.. un — Open syllable, prefix.. der — Open syllable, part of the root.. stand — Closed syllable, root.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ble — Closed syllable with syllabic consonant, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime based on vowel sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'in-' prefix can sometimes be attached directly to the root in casual speech.
- The final '-able' syllable exhibits vowel reduction and a syllabic consonant.
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