irresponsibility
Syllables
ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrˌrɛspɑnˈsɪbɪləti/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ir- + respons- + -ibility
The word 'irresponsibility' is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibility'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, with considerations for 'r' sounds and schwas.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being irresponsible; lack of responsibility.
“His irresponsibility led to the project's failure.”
“She showed a shocking level of irresponsibility.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sɪbɪlɪti/), following the general rule of penultimate syllable stress in words ending in -ity.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, onset 'ir'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r'. spon — Closed syllable, onset 'sp', coda 'n'. si — Open syllable, onset 's'. bil — Open syllable, onset 'b'. i — Open syllable, onset null. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'y'
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-R Rule
Consonants followed by 'r' are generally included in the onset.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Allow consonant clusters in the onset and coda, provided they are permissible in English phonotactics.
Vowel-Only Syllables
Syllables consisting solely of a vowel are permitted.
- The 'r' sounds can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- The vowel sounds are primarily schwas, which can be challenging to identify.
- The 'spon' sequence requires careful vowel separation.
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