reprehensibleness
Syllables
re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsɪbl̩nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
re- + prehend + -sible
The word 'reprehensibleness' is divided into six syllables: re-pre-hen-si-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'prehend', and the suffixes '-sible' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hen'). The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a notable feature. The syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being reprehensible; deserving censure or condemnation.
“His reprehensibleness was evident in his cruel actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hen'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-sibility' suffix.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. hen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ble — Syllabic consonant, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it is preceded by a consonant and followed by a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' requires careful consideration.
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