irreconciliation
Syllables
ir-re-con-cil-i-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪˌkɒnsɪliˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
ir- + concile + -iation
The word 'irreconciliation' is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-con-cil-i-a-tion. It consists of two prefixes (ir- and re-), the root 'concile', and the suffix '-iation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with a minor pronunciation exception for the 'c' before 'i'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making enemies or restoring friendly relations impossible.
“The years of conflict led to complete irreconciliation between the families.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'a-tion').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. cil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and consonants cluster around them.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a consonant is surrounded by vowels, it typically belongs to the following syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ before 'i'.
- Stress pattern adherence to general English stress rules.
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