irrepressibleness
Syllables
ir-re-pres-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪprɛsɪˈbl̩nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ir- + press + -re-
The word 'irrepressibleness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-pres-si-ble-ness. It features a negative prefix 'ir-', a Latin root 'press', and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). The syllabification follows standard English rules, including the use of a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unable to be restrained or controlled.
“Her irrepressibleness was both inspiring and exhausting.”
“The irrepressibleness of the crowd's enthusiasm was palpable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. pres — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. ble — Syllabic consonant.. ness — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
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Consonant Cluster Syllabification
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Syllabic Consonant Rule
A sonorant consonant can form a syllable nucleus without a following vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- The syllabic consonant /bl̩/ is a less common feature but is phonetically valid.
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