ultrafashionable
Syllables
ul-tra-fash-ion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ultra- + fashion + -able
Ultrafashionable is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'ion'. It's formed from 'ultra-', 'fashion', and '-able'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with a syllabic /l/ in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely fashionable; very stylish.
“She wore an ultrafashionable dress to the party.”
“The new restaurant has an ultrafashionable atmosphere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ion' syllable. Secondary stress on the first syllable 'ul'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. fash — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ion — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable on its own, particularly /l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ after a vowel.
- The prefix 'ultra-' is often treated as a single unit, but is separated for detailed syllabification.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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