uncontemptibility
Syllables
un-con-tempt-i-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kənˈtɛmptɪ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
un- + contempt + -ibility
The word 'uncontemptibility' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-tempt-i-bil-i-ty, with primary stress on 'temp'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division, with stress assignment based on syllable weight.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being subject to contempt; undeserving of scorn.
“Her actions demonstrated a level of moral uncontemptibility that inspired others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('temp'), determined by the weight principle and the prominence of the vowel and surrounding consonants.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tempt — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. bil — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
Stress Assignment (Weight Principle)
Syllables with greater weight (longer duration, more complex structure) are more likely to receive stress.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible, but does not affect the core syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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