persuasionproof
The word 'persuasion-proof' is divided into four syllables: per-sua-sion-proof. The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'proof'. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'per-', the root 'suade', and the suffixes '-sion' and 'proof'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to being persuaded; immune to influence or argument.
“The politician's arguments were ineffective against the voters, who were persuasion-proof.”
“The security system was designed to be persuasion-proof, preventing unauthorized access.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'proof'. The first syllable 'per' is unstressed, 'sua' is secondary stressed, and 'sion' is unstressed.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sua — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. proof — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowel sounds, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary
Hyphens indicate morpheme boundaries, influencing syllable division.
- The hyphen in 'persuasion-proof' is crucial for correct syllabification.
- The 'r' controlled vowel in 'per' could potentially lead to ambiguity, but the overall structure favors the division shown.
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