irredeemableness
Syllables
ir-re-deem-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪˈdiːməbl̩nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ir- + redeem + -able
The word 'irredeemableness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-deem-a-ble-ness. It is a noun formed from the root 'redeem' with the prefixes 'ir-' and suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incapable of being redeemed or recovered.
“The irredeemableness of the situation left them feeling utterly defeated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). The stress pattern is influenced by the length and complexity of the preceding syllables and the presence of the -ness suffix.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. deem — Closed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple suffixes.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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