irreconciliability
Syllables
ir-re-con-cil-i-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪˌkɒnsɪlɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
ir- + concile + ability/ity
The word 'irreconcilability' is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It is formed from the prefix 'ir-', the root 'concile', and the suffixes '-ability' and '-ity'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being irreconcilable; the impossibility of reconciliation.
“The irreconcilability of their differences led to a bitter divorce.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'). This is typical for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. cil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-R Rule
Vowels followed by 'r' generally form a syllable (e.g., 'ir', 're').
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form a closed syllable (e.g., 'con', 'cil', 'bil', 'ty').
Vowel Alone
Single vowels often form their own syllable (e.g., 'i', 'a').
- The initial 'ir-' prefix pronunciation can vary regionally.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a standard feature of English phonology.
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