punishmentproof
Syllables
pun-ish-ment-proof
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt pruːf/
Stress
1011
Morphemes
punishment, proof + -ment
The word 'punishment-proof' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: pun-ish-ment-proof. Primary stress falls on 'pun' and 'ment', with secondary stress on 'proof'. It's formed from the roots 'punishment' and 'proof' with the suffix '-ment'.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to punishment; designed or able to withstand punishment.
“The security system was punishment-proof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first and third syllables ('pun' and 'ment'), secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('proof').
Syllables
pun — Open syllable, stressed.. ish — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, stressed.. proof — Closed syllable, stressed.
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