unattackableness
Syllables
un-at-tack-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.əˈtæk.ə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + attack + -able-ness
The word 'unattackableness' is divided into six syllables: un-at-tack-a-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'attack', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tack'). The syllabification follows standard English rules, including vowel-consonant division and the allowance of syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unable to be attacked; invulnerability.
“The fortress's unattackableness was legendary.”
“Her unattackableness in the face of criticism was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tack'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. at — Open syllable, unstressed.. tack — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by the weight of the root.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can form syllables on their own when following a consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The syllabic consonant /bl̩/ is a relatively uncommon but accepted pronunciation.
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