knowledgeability
Syllables
know-ledge-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˈnɒlɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
know + ledge + ability
The word 'knowledgeability' is divided into six syllables: know-ledge-a-bil-i-ty. It's a noun derived from the root 'know' with the suffix '-ability', and the primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'bil'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being knowledgeable; the extent to which someone possesses knowledge.
“Her knowledgeability on the subject was impressive.”
“The professor valued knowledgeability above all else.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'bil'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
know — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'oʊ'. ledge — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'dʒ'. a — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus 'ə'. bil — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'l'. i — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus 'i'. ty — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'i'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have as many consonants in the onset as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to phonotactic constraints.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common variation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.