irresponsibleness
Syllables
ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪˌrɛspɑnsɪvnəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ir- + respons- + -ive-ness
The word 'irresponsiveness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'respons-' with the prefixes 'ir-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the initial 'ir-' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being irresponsible; lack of accountability or sense of duty.
“His irresponsiveness to the crisis was shocking.”
“The company was criticized for its irresponsiveness to customer complaints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/spɑn/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪr/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split to maintain syllable structure.
Initial Consonant Cluster
Initial consonant clusters are often treated as a single unit.
- The initial 'ir-' cluster is an exception to the typical 'CV' syllable structure.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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