preresponsibility
Syllables
pre-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0100011
Morphemes
pre- + spond + -ibility
The word 'preresponsibility' is divided into seven syllables: pre-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefixes 'pre-' and 're-', the root 'spond', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ty'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being prepared to take responsibility; readiness to be accountable.
“His preresponsibility for the project's success was evident in his meticulous planning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ty'). The first syllable ('pre') is also stressed, but to a lesser degree.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. bil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
pre-
Latin origin, meaning 'before', functions to indicate something happening in advance.
spond
Latin *spondere*, meaning 'to pledge, promise', the core meaning relating to taking responsibility.
-ibility
Latin *-bilis* + *-ity*, meaning 'capable of being', forms a noun denoting the quality of being responsible.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before and after a consonant between two vowels.
Vowel-Consonant-e Rule
The silent 'e' at the end of a syllable often influences the vowel sound and creates a syllable division.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
- The multiple prefixes create a longer word, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- The stress pattern is predictable based on the length and structure of the word.
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