reprehensibility
Syllables
re-pre-hen-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbɪlɪti/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
re- + prehend + -en-
The word 'reprehensibility' is divided into seven syllables: re-pre-hen-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'prehend', and the suffixes '-en-' and '-ibility'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard VCV and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being reprehensible; deserving of censure or condemnation.
“The reprehensibility of his actions shocked the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'). The stress pattern is weak-weak-weak-weak-weak-strong-weak.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, weak stress.. pre — Open syllable, weak stress.. hen — Closed syllable, weak stress.. si — Open syllable, weak stress.. bil — Closed syllable, weak stress.. i — Open syllable, weak stress.. ty — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are divided between vowels in a VCV sequence.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided before and after the consonant in a CVC pattern.
Vowel Pattern
Single vowels often form their own syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The consistent application of VCV and CVC patterns ensures accurate segmentation.
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