irrespectability
Syllables
ir-re-spect-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrˌrɛspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ir- + respect + -ability
The word 'irrespectability' is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-spect-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being disrespectful; lack of respect.
“His irrespectability was evident in his constant interruptions.”
“The student's irrespectability led to disciplinary action.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial prefix.. re — Open syllable.. spect — Closed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. bil — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Schwa Insertion
Unstressed syllables often contain schwa sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'ir' prefix is often pronounced as a single syllable.
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