irrefrangibility
Syllables
ir-re-fran-gi-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪfrænˈdʒɪbɪlɪti/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ir- + frang- + -ibility
The word 'irrefrangibility' is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-fran-gi-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'frang-', and the suffix '-ibility'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being unbreakable; incorruptibility; immutability.
“The judge's irrefrangibility was essential to maintaining the integrity of the court.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this suffix.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. fran — Closed syllable.. gi — Closed syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel Constitutes a Syllable
Any vowel sound without a preceding consonant forms its own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed in the onset and coda, as long as they are pronounceable.
- The initial 'irre-' sequence is a common prefix.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of the onset-rime division rule.
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