uncontrollability
Syllables
un-con-trol-la-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒn.trəˈlæbɪl.ɪti/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
un- + control + ability
The word 'uncontrollability' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-trol-la-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'control', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the 'bil' syllable. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, with consideration for the syllabic /l/ and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being uncontrollable; the inability to be controlled.
“The pilot struggled with the uncontrollability of the aircraft.”
“His lack of impulse control led to a life of uncontrollability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bil'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('con').
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. con — Closed, secondary stressed syllable.. trol — Closed, unstressed syllable.. la — Open, unstressed syllable.. bil — Closed, primary stressed syllable with syllabic /l/.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ty — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound or a syllabic consonant.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up when necessary to create valid syllables.
Morpheme Boundary
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into distinct syllables.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'bil-' requires special consideration.
- Vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables is common.
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