uncontradictableness
Syllables
un-con-tra-dic-ta-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.tə.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + contradict + -able-ness
The word 'uncontradictableness' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-tra-dic-ta-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contradict', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dic'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the syllabic consonant rule.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of not being able to be contradicted; incorrigibility.
“His unwavering confidence bordered on uncontradictableness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dic'). Secondary stress may occur on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. dic — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Syllabic consonant, unstressed (or /blɛ/ closed syllable).. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often form around vowels, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, the syllable is typically divided around the vowel.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel Pattern
Consonant clusters preceding a vowel are usually grouped with the vowel.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
In unstressed syllables, a consonant can sometimes form a syllable on its own, particularly after a vowel.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can make pronunciation challenging.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The syllabic consonant in 'ble' is a potential variation.
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