unattractableness
Syllables
un-at-tract-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.əˈtrækt.ə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un + tract + able-ness
The word 'unattractableness' is divided into six syllables: un-at-tract-a-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'tract', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tract'). The word functions as a noun denoting the state of being unattractive.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unattractive.
“The unattractableness of the abandoned building was quite striking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tract'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. at — Open syllable, unstressed.. tract — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Syllabic consonant, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can form a syllable nucleus after a consonant.
- Extensive affixation leading to a long word.
- Common use of schwa sounds in unstressed syllables.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'ble'.
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