irresponsibilities
Syllables
ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ɪˌrɛspɑnsəˈbɪlətiz/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ir- + respons- + -ibilities
Irresponsibilities is a complex noun with seven syllables (ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties). Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, separating prefixes, suffixes, and dividing based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being irresponsible; lack of accountability or sense of duty.
“His irresponsibilities led to the project's failure.”
“She criticized his lack of irresponsibilities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (/bɪl/), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, contains the prefix.. spon — Closed syllable, contains part of the root.. si — Closed syllable, part of the root.. bil — Closed syllable, contains the -ible suffix.. i — Open syllable, part of the -ities suffix.. ties — Closed syllable, contains the -ities suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., re-spon).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable (e.g., si-bil).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables (e.g., ir-re-, -bil-i-ties).
- The initial 'ir-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a schwa, but the written form dictates the syllable division.
- No significant regional variations are expected to alter the core syllabification.
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